Monday, April 21, 2014

5.9-Magnitude Earthquake jolts Vigan Tuesday morning

By  Monday, April 21, 2014 9:45 PM  
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A 5.9-magnitude earthquake jolts several places across Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur, including the city of Vigan, early Tuesday morning (April 22) at around 4:45A.M.

According to Phivolcs, the epicenter was spotted 70 kilometers west of Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.

Experts identified the recent quake was tectonic in origin, measuring a depth of 16 kilometers.

Intensity IV was felt across Vigan, Sinait, Cabugao, San Juan, Sto. Domingo, Magsingal, San Ildefonso, Bantay, Cauayan, Sta. Catalina, Santa, Batac and Paoay, Ilocos Norte.

Intensity III jolted the places of Narvacan, Sta. Maria, Burgos, San Esteban, Ilocos Sur while Intensity I across Pasay.

No reported casualties, injuries or damages from the most recent quake, so far.
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