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(Image from Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology)
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.8 earthquake jolted parts of Negros Occidental and nearby areasÌý Tuesday afternoon, according to the
Phivolcs reported that the earthquake, which struck at 3:37 p.m., was tectonic in nature with a depth of 32 kilometers deep.Ìý
Its epicenter was traced some 3 kilometers northwest of Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental.
The following areas experienced the following reported intensities, which are measured by how people felt the earthquake and the damage to their surroundings:
Intensity V (Strong)
- Hinoba-an in Negros Occidental
Intensity III (Weak)
- San Jose de Buenavista in Antique
- Hamtic in Antique
- City of Iloilo
- City of Sipalay in Negros Occidental
Intensity II (Slightly Felt)
- Sibulan, Negros Occidental
Meanwhile, the following instrumental intensities, which are measured by an intensity scale, were experienced in the following areas:
Instrumental Intensity IV
- City of Sipalay in Negros Occidental
Instrumental Intensity III
- San Jose de Buenavista in Antique
Instrumental Intensity I
- City of Canlaon in Negros Oriental
Phivolcs said no damage or aftershocks are expected.