4.5-magnitude quake hits Batangas


A 4.5-magnitude earthquake jolted Batangas on early Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported.

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The earthquake, which occurred at 3:39 a.m., was tectonic in origin and was traced 20 kilometers northwest of Calatagan, Batangas.

The quake had a depth of 74 km and was felt under the following instrumental intensities: Intensity II - Calatagan, Batangas; Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro; Intensity I - Tagaytay City, Cavite; Olongapo City, Zambales

No damage and aftershocks are expected from the tremor.