Monday, February 4, 2013

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake hits Baguio City (Feb 4)

Baguio City was hit by a magnitude 4.5 earthquake on Monday afternoon, February 4, 2013.

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake hits Baguio City

According to Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the earthquake occurred at exactly 3:16:05pm. The epicenter was traced 13 kilometers (km) southeast of Baguio City.

It was tectonic in origin and had a depth of 12 km.

The earthquake was felt in Baguio City at Intensity 5, resulting to the immediate suspension of classes.

It was also felt at Intensity 2 in Agoo and San Fernando both in La Union.

Phivolcs said in its bulletin that no damage or aftershock is expected.

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