Phivolcs recorded Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake In Zamboanga Del Norte
Zamboanga del Norte was shaken by a magnitude 5.1 earthquake on Tuesday afternoon, October 16.
Phivolcs (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology) stated that the epicenter of the earthquake is at 35 km west of Jose Dalman, Zamboanga del Norte.
The agency also recorded the quake, which is tectonic in origin, had a depth of 19 km.
On the other hand, no after shocks and damage were expected from the quake.
Based on the report of Manila Bulletin, here are the registered intensities in the said area:
Intensity 3
- Manukan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Dipolog City
Intensity 2
- Labason, Zamboanga del Norte
- Salug, Zamboanga del Norte
- Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte
- Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Baliangao, Misamis Occidental
- Zamboanga City
- Dumaguete City
- Pagadian City
- Larena, Siquijor
- Phivolcs also said the quake was felt under the following instrumental intensities:
Intensity 2
- Zamboanga City
- Dipolog City
Intensity 1
- Cebu City; Sibulan, Negros Oriental
