Magnitude 2.9 quake hits Antique; intensity 2 felt in Anini-y town

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MANILA, Philippines – A shallow 2.9-magnitude quake, originating off the waters of Antique province, rocked the town of Anini-y on Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

According to Phivolcs’ latest bulletin, the tectonic earthquake was located 61 kilometers west of the said town, with a depth of 14 kilometers below the ground.  Intensity II was felt in Anini-y, state seismologists said.

Phivolcs said no aftershocks are expected and no damages have been recorded as of now.

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