5.5-magnitude quake strikes off Quezon

(Eagle News)–A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Quezon on Thursday, Nov. 7.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 42 kilometers northeast of Jomalig at 4:52 a.m.

Depth of focus was 7 kilometers.

The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded:

Intensities:

Intensity IV – Guinayangan, Quezon
Intensity II – Marikina City; Navotas City; Quezon City
Intensity I- Muntinlupa City

Instrumental Intensities:

Intensity IV – Guinayangan, Quezon; Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte

Intensity III – Pili, Camarines Sur; Mauban, Lopez and Mulanay, Quezon

Intensity II – Marikina City; Malolos City; Gumaca and Dolores, Quezon; Baler, Aurora

Intensity I – Iriga City; Malabon City; San Juan City; Quezon City; Pasig City; Guagua, Pampanga,Talisay, Batangas; Palayan City

No damage to property was expected but aftershocks were.