A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck 75 kilometers southeast of Dinapigue, Isabela on Wednesday afternoon, July 27.
The quake, which was tectonic in origin and had a 20-kilometer depth, was felt at 5:04 p.m., according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
Intensity II was felt in Quezon City, while Instrumental Intensity I was recorded in Baler, Aurora; Peñablanca, Cagayan; Maddela, Quirino; and Ilagan, Isabela.
No damages are expected but aftershocks may take place.
Earlier on Wednesday, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Abra province, leaving four reported fatalities in the Cordillera region and damages in public and private properties. AG– gb
