Magnitude 5 quake jolts Zambales, felt in parts of Central Luzon
By Jel Santos
A magnitude 5 earthquake struck off the coast of Cabangan, Zambales on Saturday evening, Oct. 11, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
Phivolcs said the tectonic quake occurred at 5:32 p.m. and was located 19 kilometers north east of Cabangan, Zambales at a depth of 100 kilometers.
According to Phivolcs, the tremor was tectonic in origin, indicating it was caused by the movement of the Earth’s crust.
Instrumental intensities were recorded in several areas of Central Luzon and Northern Luzon.
“Instrumental Intensity III was recorded in Cabangan and Iba, Zambales,” Phivolcs said.
“Instrumental Intensity II was recorded in Calumpit, Bulacan; San Fernando, La Union; Guimba, Nueva Ecija; Bani and Dagupan City, Pangasinan; Santa Ignacia, Tarlac City, and Ramos, Tarlac; Botolan, Subic, and San Marcelino, Zambales,” it added.
Phivolcs said no damage is expected from the quake but aftershocks are possible.
Residents are advised to remain alert for possible aftershocks.