Strong Offshore Earthquake Rattles Northern Philippines
(MENAFN) Early Tuesday morning, a 5.8-magnitude offshore earthquake struck Ilocos Norte, a northern province in the Philippines, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).
The seismic event occurred at 10:38 a.m. local time, originating 27 kilometers below the surface and roughly 29 kilometers northwest of Pasuquin town, the institute detailed.
PHIVOLCS noted the earthquake resulted from tectonic movement and warned that aftershocks are likely to follow, though the initial quake is not expected to inflict major damage.
The shaking was also felt across adjacent provinces including Cagayan, Ilocos Sur, Isabela, and Abra.
Positioned along the Pacific Ring of Fire, the Philippines frequently experiences earthquakes due to intense geological activity in the region.
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