4.3 quake jolts Antique

Photo from phivolcs.gov.ph

MANILA, Philippines—A 4.3 magnitude earthquake shook Antique Friday afternoon, state volcanologists said.

The quake occurred at 12:48 p.m., 34 kilometers northeast of San Jose de Buenavista, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injury.

The tectonic quake had a depth of one kilometers.

It was felt in the following areas:

• Intensity III – Tibiao; Culasi; San Jose, Antique; Caticlan;
• Intensity II – Boracay Island

No aftershocks were expected.

The Philippines sits on the Pacific “Ring of Fire” where continental plates collide causing frequent seismic and volcanic activity.