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Magnitude 6 quake rocks Northern Philippines

By: - Reporter /
/ 01:24 AM April 11, 2020

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MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 6 earthquake shook a large swath of the Northern Philippines early Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

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The quake, which struck 37 kilometers northeast of Basco, Batanes, was felt at Intensity IV in Basco and Itbayat, Batanes and Intensity III  in Tuguegarao City, Luna in Apayao.

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Phivolcs initially placed its magnitude at 6.2.

Instrumental intensities recorded Intensity II in Laoag City and Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte and Intensity I in Vigan City.

The tectonic movement was located at a depth of 157 kilometers below the ground.  As of now, Phivolcs warned residents in the area to brace for possible aftershocks, while tsunami warnings have not been raised.

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TAGS: Basco, Batanes, Earthquake, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Intensity IV, Laoag, Magnitude 6.2, Philippine news updates, Vigan

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