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Magnitude 4.1 earthquake hits Calatagan, Batangas

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck Calatagan, Batangas on Friday morning, the said.

The earthquake’s epicenter was traced 15 kilometers northwest of Calatagan.

The earthquake of tectonic origin  was detected at 9:36 a.m. and had a depth of 82 kilometers.

It was felt at Intensity I in Quezon City.

Instrumental intensities were also reported in the following areas:

Instrumental Intensity III: Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro

InstrumentalIntensity II: Calatagan, Batangas; Magallanes, Cavite; Abra De Ilog, Occidental Mindoro;

InstrumentalIntensity I: Batangas City, Batangas; Tagaytay City, Cavite; Los Baños, Laguna; San Jose, Occidental Mindoro; Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro; Olongapo City, Zambales.

Phivolcs added that  damage to infrastructure and aftershocks are not likely.

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