5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Cagayan

(Eagle News) — A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Cagayan on Thursday, March 23.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 7:32 a.m.

The epicenter was 20 kilometers northwest of Dalupiri Island, Calayan.

The depth of focus was 43 kilometers.

The following instrumental intensities were reported:
Instrumental Intensities:
Intensity III – Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte; San Antonio, Zambales
Intensity II – Laoag City, Ilocos Norte; Narvacan, Ilocos Sur; Ilagan, Isabela;
Intensity I – Penablanca and Gonzaga, Cagayan; Batac, Ilocos Norte; Sinait, Ilocos Sur; Santol, La Union

No damage to property was reported, but aftershocks were.

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