4.0-magnitude quake hits Batanes

A 4.0-magnitude quake hit Batanes on Thursday, April 4./PHIVOLCS/

(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Batanes on Thursday, April 4.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 116 kilometers southwest of Sabtang at 5:59 p.m.

Depth of focus of the quake, which was tectonic in origin, was 35 kilometers.

No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.