An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 strikes off the coast of Isabela

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A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the waters off Isabella County on April 23, 2023. Screen grab from Phivolcs.

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit the waters off Isabella County at 5:19 p.m. Sunday, the state seismological office in Folks said.

Vivoleks said the quake occurred 18 km northeast of Macunacon town at a depth of 55 km.

The earthquake was tectonic in origin.

The following machinery severity has been reported:

Intensity V – Pena Blanca, Cagayan

Fourth Density – Gonzaga, Cagayan

Intensity III – Ilagan, Isabella

Intensity II – Casiguran, Aurora – Batac, Pasuquin, and Laoag City, Ilocos Norte – Santiago City, Isabela, – Tabuk, Kalinga – Madella, Quirino

Intensity I – Bangued, Abra – Baler, Diapaculao, Aurora – Vigan City and Sinait, Ilocos Sur – Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya

Vivoleks said aftershocks are expected from the quake, but no damage is expected.

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