(Eagle News) — A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Batangas early Friday, Oct. 8.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, an aftershock of the 6.6-magnitude earthquake that struck the area on July 24, hit at 16 kilometers northwest of Calatagan.
The depth of focus was 124 kilometers.
The following instrumental intensities were reported:
Instrumental Intensities:
Intensity II – Calapan City and Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro; Olongapo City; Makati City
Intensity I – Marikina City; Plaridel, Bulacan; Batangas City and Calatagan, Batangas; Tagaytay City
PHIVOLCS said no damage to property nor aftershocks were reproted.