4.4-magnitude quake jolts Ilocos Norte

A 4.4-magnitude quake struck Ilocos Norte on Monday, March 18./PHIVOLCS/

(Eagle News)–A 4.4-magnitude quake struck Ilocos Norte on Monday, March 18.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake struck 16 kilometers southeast of Adams at 4:54 a.m.

The quake, which was tectonic in origin, had a depth of focus of 18 kilometers.

An intensity III was felt in Pasuquin, PHIVOLCS said.

No damage nor aftershocks were expected.