4.1-magnitude earthquake hits Batanes

(Eagle News)–A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Batanes on Wednesday, Aug. 28.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 26 kilometers southeast of Itbayat at 11:02 a.m.

Depth of focus of the quake was 14 kilometers.

An instrumental intensity I was felt in Basco.

No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.