5.8-magnitude earthquake hits northern Luzon

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A 5.8-magnitude earthquake shook parts of northern Luzon Thursday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (VIVOLEX) said.

The quake, which was tectonic in origin, hit Maconacun Beaches, Isabela, Vivolex said at 8:49 a.m.

The earthquake was felt in the following areas across the Ilocos Region and Cagayan Valley:

Intensity V – Benblanca City, Enrile and Tuguegarao, Cagayan Intensity IV – Batak City, Ilocos Norte Intensity II – Pasoken, Baccara, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte

Instrumental intensity was also recorded in the following places:

Intensity V – Penablanca, Cagayan Intensity IV – Gonzaga, Cagayan Intensity III – Ilagan, Isabela Intensity II – Casiguran, Aurora; Basquin, Laoag City, and Batak; Vigan City, Ilocos Sur; City of Santiago, Isabella; Tabuk, Kalinga; Madella, Quirino Intensity I – Bangued, Abra; Diapacolaou and Baller, Aurora; Narvakan, Ilocos Sur; Bayompong, New Vizcaya

Vivoleks said no damage was expected from the quake, but advised residents of the quake-hit areas to prepare for possible aftershocks.

Strong earthquakes are frequent in the Philippines because of its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire.

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