A series of offshore earthquakes in Pangasinan has raised concerns among residents in coastal communities, but disaster officials said the tremors were weak and showed no potential to generate a tsunami.

The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) recorded 14 earthquakes in the waters off Pangasinan on June 22, with magnitudes ranging from 2.6 to 4.2.

On June 23, three more earthquakes were recorded, including a magnitude 4.4 tremor at around 9 a.m.

Authorities said the earthquake clustering was caused by movement along the Manila Trench, a major offshore fault system.

Some residents expressed fear over the repeated tremors, particularly because many communities are located along the coast.

“Hindi ko rin po maano ‘yung takot namin dito kung mangyayari ‘yun. Sa bagyo kasi makakalipat ka pa kung saan, pero ‘yung tsunami, hindi mo na mapaghahandaan ‘yun,” Normina Macalma, a resident, said.

Despite public concern, the PDRRMO urged residents not to panic.

“Binibigyang-diin natin na mahihina naman ‘yung mga lindol na naire-record doon at sinasabi rin ng PHIVOLCS na wala itong kakayahan na mag-generate ng tsunami,” Ron Maegan Equilla, research and planning head of the Pangasinan DRRM Office, said.

Officials said no significant damage or injuries were reported from the earthquake swarm.

Still, local authorities are keeping disaster response measures in place and coordinating with coastal towns as a precaution.

“Sa Pangasinan ay mayroon nga tayong 14 coastal LGUs. Ito ay ang pagpapaigting ng kanilang earthquake and tsunami contingency plan. Ini-urge natin sila na i-test ang contingency plan na ito,” Equilla said.

The PDRRMO reminded the public to rely on verified information from authorities and avoid spreading false reports, while remaining alert for possible earthquakes and other hazards.