The magnitude earthquake of 4.8 hit the Philippine province of La Union on the island of Luzon on Thursday. The institute of volcanology and seismology (PHIVOLCS) expects that As a result, damage will also arise, Informs TASR based on the AFP report and the daily Manila Bulletin.
- The earthquake of 4.8 was hit by La Union on the island of Luzon.
- The epicenter was two kilometers from Pugo at a depth of 10 km.
- Strong shocks were pronounced in Baguio at 10:30 local time.
- The closure of schools in affected areas was ordered.
- The earthquake was of tectonic origin without the expected subsequent shocks.
According to PHIVOLCS The Epicentrum of the earthquake found two kilometers northeast of Pugo at a depth of 10 kilometers.
Strong shocks were felt in Baguio around 10.30 am local time (4.30 h). The city has about 366,000 inhabitants and is located in the western part of the island of Luzon. Mayor Bagio ordered the closure of the local and secondary schools. Slightly less intense shocks felt the inhabitants of other places around.
PHIVOLCS said the earthquake was of tectonic origin. The Institute warned against possible minor damage, but added that no subsequent shocks were expected.
The Philippines only last week hit a strong earthquake that you So far, according to the latest data, 74 victims have claimed. Another more than a thousand people have suffered injuries and approximately 72,000 houses were destroyed or damaged.
