Magnitude 5.1 quake strikes Sabtang, Batanes
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck off Sabtang, Batanes on Saturday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.
Based on Phivolcs’ bulletin, the tectonic quake hit 45 kilometers southwest of Sabtang at 8:41 a.m.
It has a 61-kilometer depth of focus, Phivolcs noted.
Earthquake Information No.1
Date and Time: 12 Feb 2022 – 10:44 AM
Magnitude = 2.4
Depth = 072 kilometers
Location = 13.87N, 120.51E – 014 km N 73° W of Calatagan (Batangas)— PHIVOLCS-DOST (@phivolcs_dost)
The agency said that there are no reported intensities. However, aftershocks are expected.
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