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Magnitude 5.2 earthquake jolts Pilar, Abra —PHIVOLCS
By GISELLE OMBAY,GMA NewsA magnitude 5.2 earthquake shook Pilar, Abra on early Sunday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said.
The earthquake, tectonic in origin, occurred at 2:27 a.m.
It was recorded at 17.36°N, 120.49°E - 012 km S 61° W of Pilar, Abra.
The quake had a depth of 004 kilometers.
PHIVOLCS said this 5.2 earthquake was an aftershock of the magnitude 7 earthquake that hit Northern Luzon on July 27.PHIVOLCS said this 5.2 earthquake was an aftershock of the magnitude 7 earthquake that hit Northern Luzon on July 27, particularly in Tayum, Abra.
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Intensity V was felt in Pilar, Bangued, and Bucay in Abra, while Intensity IV was logged in Banayoyo, Ilocos Sur; and San Fernando, La Union.
Based on PHIVOLCS Earthquake Intensity Scale, “strong” shaking and rocking could be felt throughout a building under Intensity V. It could also be generally felt by most people indoors and outdoors.
On the other hand, Intensity IV has a “moderately strong” shaking which is generally felt by people indoors and some people outdoors. Its vibration is also “felt like a passing of heavy truck.”
Damage and aftershocks are expected due to the earthquake, according to PHIVOLCS. —LBG, GMA News