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THE Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Saturday reported that a 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted several cities in Northern Luzon, including Vigan and Baguio City.
In a bulletin posted on its website and social media platforms, the quake, earlier registered at magnitude 5.4, was first detected at 10:36 a.m. and its epicenter 31 kilometers (km) northwest of Luna, La Union, with the quake tectonic in origin.
According to the Phivolcs' 11:35 a.m. bulletin, Intensity 4 was felt in the towns of Luna, Bangar, San Juan, Bacnotan and San Fernando City in La Union, Baguio City and the City of Vigan in Ilocos Sur.
Intensity 3 was felt in Bauang, La Union; San Nicolas, Pinili and the City of Batac in Ilocos Norte; the towns of Itogon, Kabayan, Mankayan, Sablan, Tuba and Kapangan; and Alaminos and Dagupan City in Pangasinan.
Intensity 2 was felt in Kiangan, Ifugao and Kibungan, Benguet.
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While aftershocks are expected following the quake, damage is not expected following the tremor, according to Phivolcs.
According to Phivolcs reports, the earthquake pummeled Luna town in La Union with a 10-km depth.
The quake was also felt in the City of Candon in Ilocos Sur with an Intensity 4 record.
Intensity 3 was registered in Sinait, Ilocos Sur, and Intensity 2 in Bangued, Abra; Tagudin, Ilocos Sur; San Fernando and Aringay, La Union; and Bani, Infanta and Bolinao, all in Pangasinan.
"The public is reminded to stay calm and alert at the same time," the Phivolcs said in a statement.
"When shaking is felt, do the duck-cover-hold and stay away from objects that may easily fall or break," the state agency added.
