Magnitude 4.4 earthquake strikes Ilocos Sur

4.4 magnitude earthquake in Ilocos Sur at 4:25am, March 14, 2025. | PHOTO: PHIVOLCS-DOST

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur—A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck Ilocos Sur early Friday (March14), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

In its bulletin, Phivolcs said the quake hit the province at 4.25 a.m. and its epicenter was traced some 10 kilometers southeast of San Juan town.

The quake was tectonic in origin and had a depth of focus of 10 km, according to Phivolcs.

Some residents said the quake jolted them out of their sleep.

Intensity IV was felt in the towns of Tayum, Bangued and Peñarrubia in Abra province.

Phivolcs said no aftershocks or damage were expected.

— Kenneth P. Tabin/ Contributor INQ