Ilocos Norte. INQUIRER FILES
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4 earthquake jolted a municipality in Ilocos Norte province on Thursday evening, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
In its 11:36 a.m. update on Friday, Phivolcs said the earthquake occurred at 7:12 p.m. on Thursday, with its epicenter located northeast of Pasaquin, Ilocos Norte.
Article continues after this advertisementThe earthquake was tectonic in origin and with a depth of focus of eight kilometers.
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It also noted that no damage or aftershocks are expected from the quake.
In a statement on Monday, GSIS said the transport hub dubbed as ‘Project Hub’, will be located at the corner of the Elliptical Road and Commonwealth Avenue.
Article continues after this advertisementPhivolcs previously highlighted the “region’s risk to geologic hazards,” urging the public to remain vigilant after a series of earthquakes rocked northwestern Luzon in December 2024.
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