Phivolcs Releases Bulletin about Earthquake Ilocos Sur w/ 4.2 Magnitude
EARTHQUAKE ILOCOS SUR – The Phivolcs recorded a 4.2 magnitude earthquake in Caoayan, August 16, 2022.
Most of the time, quakes hit with no prior signs. Recently, several places in and out of the Philippines were shaken by quakes of different magnitudes.
One of the strong quakes recorded by Phivolcs is the 7.1 magnitude quake in Davao Oriental. There were expected aftershocks due to the said quake and a tsunami advisory was released.
Previously, in April 22, Phivolcs recorded a quake in a part of Zambales. It had a magnitude of 6.1. Strong shaking was felt leaving people fearing about the so-called “Big One“. But the agency advises the people to wait for factual information and not to panic.
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Recently, a quake hit a part of Ilocos Sur, August 16, 2022. At 10:01 p.m., Caoayan was hit by an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2.
According to Phivolcs, the earthquake that hit a part of Ilocos Sur was located at 17.49° North, 120.24° East – 016 km South 68° West of Caoayan with a depth of origin of 014 kilometers.
Phivolcs stated in its bulletin that damages are not expected from the said quake and as well as aftershocks. According to the agency, no intensity and instrumental intensities were recorded at the epicenter of the quake and as well as the nearby areas.
Keep safe everyone. Rest assured we will keep you posted for official updates from Phivolcs and other weather agencies.
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