Magnitude 5 quake hits Zamboanga Sibugay

A magnitude 5 earthquake struck Olutanga, Zamboanga Sibugay on Wednesday evening, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

The tectonic earthquake happened at 8:03 p.m. and had a depth of focus of 23 kilometers.

Data from PHIVOLCS showed the following reported intensities:

Intensity V - Mabuhay, Zamboanga Sibugay

Intensity IV - Zamboanga City; Margosatubig, Zamboanga del Sur; Isabela City, Basilam; Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay

Intensity III - Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur; Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte; Intensity II - Dipolog City, Polanco and Manukan, Zamboanga del Norte; Molave, Zamboanga del Sur

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Earthquake Information No.2
Date and Time: 25 Aug 2021 - 08:03 PM
Magnitude = 5.0
Depth = 023 kilometers
Location = 07.23N, 122.87E - 009 km S 16° E of Olutanga (Zamboanga Sibugay)https://t.co/Qezpuek7ly pic.twitter.com/qcsKPzplUW

— PHIVOLCS-DOST (@phivolcs_dost) August 25, 2021

PHIVOLCS warned that aftershocks are expected.

Despite this, damage is unlikely, according to the agency.—LDF, GMA News