A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Northern Luzon on Wednesday morning.
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the earthquake’s epicenter was located four kilometers northwest of Bangui and occurred at 2:54 a.m. It was initially recorded as a magnitude 5.9 quake but was later revised to 5.7.
The tremor, which was tectonic in origin, had a depth of 23 kilometers, the PHIVOLCS reported.
The earthquake was felt in the following areas:
Intensity V: Laoag City, Pagudpud, Dumalneg, Burgos, Pasuquin, Bacarra, Adams, Sarrat, and San Nicolas in Ilocos Norte.
Intensity IV: Batac City, Currimao, and Pinili in Ilocos Norte; Sinait, Vigan City, San Vicente, Santa Catalina, Bantay, Santa Lucia, Santa, Narvacan, San Esteban, Cabugao, San Juan, Caoayan, Magsingal, San Ildefonso, Santa Cruz, Santo Domingo, Santiago, Candon City, and Santa Maria in Ilocos Sur; Lacub, Tayum, San Juan, La Paz, San Isidro, Pidigan, Bangued, Tubo, and Bucay in Abra; Baguio City; Atok and Buguias in Benguet; Besao and Bontoc in Mountain Province.
Intensity III: La Trinidad in Benguet.
The PHIVOLCS has warned that aftershocks and possible damages are expected and has urged residents to take necessary precautions.