By MB Online
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Negros Occidental early Monday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported.
The earthquake, which occurred at 2: 02 a.m., was tectonic in origin and was traced 16 kilometers northeast of La Carlota City, Negros Occidental.
The quake had a depth of 10km, with the following registered intensities: Intensity IV - La Carlota City, Negros Occidental; Intensity III - Bago City, Negros Occidental; Bacolod City; Intensity II - Canlaon City, Negros Oriental
PHIVOLCS said the quake was also felt under the following instrumental Intensities: Intensity IV - La Carlota City, Negros Occidental; Intensity III - Bago City, Negros Occidental; Bacolod City; Intensity I - Iloilo City
No damage and aftershocks are expected from the tremor.