Magnitude-5 quake hits Guimaras, aftershocks expected

A magnitude-5 quake hit the Guimaras area Sunday night even as state seismologists warned of possible aftershocks.

 

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake was recorded at 9:08 p.m. and was tectonic in origin.

 

In an updated bulletin, Phivolcs said the epicenter of the quake was traced to 25 km southwest of Nueva Valencia in Guimaras.

 

Phivolcs said the quake was felt at:

 

 

While no damage was expected, Phivolcs said aftershocks are possible. —KG, GMA News