5.5-magnitude quake jolts Pangasinan

A 5.5-magnitude quake hit Villasis, Pangasinan on Wednesday, Feb. 6, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said./PHIVOLCS Facebook account/

(Eagle News) — A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Pangasinan on Wednesday, Feb. 6, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.

According to PHIVOLCS, the quake struck at 6:25 p.m. six kilometers southeast of Aguilar.

The earthquake had a depth of 137 kilometers and was tectonic in origin.

Intensity V was registered in Villasis, Pangasinan, while Intensity IV was recorded in Baguio City.

According to PHIVOLCS, Intensity II was felt in Subic, Zambales; Pasay; Manila; Mandaluyong and Quezon City.

PHIVOLCS said aftershocks are possible.

There was no reported major damage.