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Phivolcs: Magnitude-6.1 quake hits North Luzon


A magnitude-6.1 quake rocked parts of northern Luzon Sunday afternoon, with residents from as far as Manila feeling its effects. Phivolcs director Renato Solidum Jr. said the quake was recorded at 4:26 p.m., with the epicenter at 117 km northeast of Laoag City. "Ang pinakamalakas so far sa Intensity V. May report sa Manila nakaramdam (So far we received reports the quake was felt at Intensity V. There were reports people in Metro Manila also felt the quake)," he said in an interview on dzRH radio. He said the quake was not related to the magnitude-9 quake that hit Japan last March 11. An updated bulletin on Phivolcs' website said the quake's epicenter was 122 km northeast of Laoag City in Ilocos Norte.


The quake was felt at:
  • Intensity V: Pasuquin and Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte
  • Intensity IV: Calayan Island
  • Intensity III: Basco, Batanes; Sinait, Ilocos Norte Gonzaga and Calamaniogan, Cagayan; Manila City
  • Intensity II: Baguio City An Intensity V is "strong," or generally felt by most people indoors and outdoors, according to Phivolcs. "Many sleeping people are awakened. Some are frightened, some run outdoors. Strong shaking and rocking felt throughout building. Hanging objects swing violently. Dining utensils clatter and clink; some are broken. Small, light and unstable objects may fall or overturn. Liquids spill from filled open containers. Standing vehicles rock noticeably. Shaking of leaves and twigs of trees are noticeable," it said. An Intensity IV is "moderately strong" while an Intensity III quake is "weak." An Intensity II quake is "slightly felt." Phivolcs said no or aftershock is expected. For its part, the United States Geological Survey measured the quake as magnitude 6. It said the epicenter was 111 km northeast of Laoag, Ilocos Norte; 175 km south-southwest of Basco, Batanes; 220 km north-northwest of Ilagan, Isabela; 296 km north-northeast from Baguio City; or 489 km north of Manila. - KBK, GMA News
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