A magnitude 5.2 earthquake surprised the people of Looc town in Oriental Mindoro. The quake struck at 4:06 a.m. early this Saturday morning.
It has a depth of 12 kilometers and is tectonic in origin. The following instrumental intensities were recorded:
Intensity IV – Calatagan, Batangas; Tagaytay City, Cavite
Intensity III – Carmona, Cavite; Marilao, Bulacan, Talisay, Batangas
Intensity II – Plaridel, Malolos City, Calumpit, and San Rafael, Bulacan; Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro; Bacoor City; Marikina City; Muntinlupa City; Las Pinas City; Quezon City
No damages were reported but according to PHIVOLCS there might be aftershocks.
Sources: Phivolcs/MSN/GMA
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