Tag: Abra quake

No tsunami threat following 6.4-magnitude Abra earthquake: PHIVOLCS

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has said there was no tsunami threat to the Philippines following the 6.4-magnitude Abra earthquake on Tuesday, Oct. 25. PHIVOLCS said, however, that “earthquakes of this size may generate unusual sea level disturbances that may be observed along coasts near earthquake epicenter of Abra province.” It said aftershocks were also expected. According to PHIVOLCS, the earthquake’s epicenter was seven kilometers northwest of Lagayan. It took […]

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Hundreds of aftershocks shake earthquake-hit northern Philippines

by Mikhail Flores and Ron Lopez Agence France-Presse MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Anxious residents slept outside after hundreds of aftershocks rattled the earthquake-hit northern Philippines, locals said Thursday, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr flew to the region to inspect the damage. Five people were killed and more than 150 injured when a 7.0-magnitude quake struck the lightly populated province of Abra on Wednesday morning, authorities said. The powerful quake rippled across the mountainous region, toppling […]

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5.0-magnitude quake hits Tayum, Abra

(Eagle News) — A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Abra early Thursday, July 28. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake, which hit at 4:02 a.m., is an aftershock of the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit the area the day before. The 5.0-magnitude earthquake’s epicenter was 12 kilometers southwest of Tayum. The depth of focus was 17 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental were reported: Intensity: Intensity IV – Bangued, Abra Instrumental Intensities: Intensity […]

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