Thursday, April 4, 2013

Magnitude 5.4 earthquake hits Aurora (April 4, 2013)

Aurora was hit by a magnitude 5.4 earthquake on Thursday morning, April 4, 2013.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded the earthquake at exactly 10:52 AM. The epicenter was traced 17 kilometers (km) northeast of Baler.

The tremblor was tectonic in origin and had a depth of 5 km.

It was felt in the following areas:

  • Intensity V - Baler, Aurora
  • Intensity IV - Cabiao, Nueva Ecija
  • Intensity III - Cauayan City, Isabela; Mandaluyong City; Quezon City; Taguig City; Pasay City; Antipolo City
  • Intensity II - Manila; Malolos, Bulacan; Clemente, Tarlac
  • Intensity I - Makati City

Damage is not expected but Phivolcs executive director Renato Solidum said aftershocks are more likely to occur especially around Aurora.

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