A 5.1 magnitude earthquake in Camarines Norte hits at 6 a.m. today, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). It has a tectonic origin with 001 kilometer (km) depth of focus located 24 km northeast of Tinaga Island (Vinzons), Camarines Norte.
Earthquake today in Camarines Norte
Shocks are also felt in various places in Metro Manila like Pasig and Marikina. Reported intensities are recorded in the following places:
Intensity IV – Capalonga, Camarines Norte;
Intensity II – Goa and Naga City, Camarines Sur; Calauag, Quezon Province;
Intensity I – Cainta, Rizal
Aftershocks are expected but no expected damage according to Phivolcs bulletin. RQJ
Regel Javines, at present, is working on his M.A. in Philosophy at the University of San Carlos attempting to understand life and existence through the lens of gnostic spirituality and ontological mathematics. He has been writing since 2011 publishing news, commentary, and opinion about politics, law, and various pressing social issues of interest. More >>