JUST IN: 3.4 Magnitude Quake Recorded in Camarines Norte

Camarines Norte Hit by Earthquake with 3.4 Magnitude

EARTHQUAKE – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a 3.4 magnitude quake in Camarines Norte, April 10, 2021.

Most of the time, quakes hit with no prior signs. Recently, several places in and out of the Philippines were shaken by quakes of different magnitudes.

One of the strong quakes recorded by Phivolcs is the 7.1 magnitude quake in Davao Oriental. There were expected aftershocks due to the said quake and a tsunami advisory was released.

Previously, in April 22, Phivolcs recorded a quake in a part of Zambales. It had a magnitude of 6.1. Strong shaking were felt leaving people fearing about the so-called “Big One“. But the agency advises the people to wait for factual information and not to panic.

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Recently, a quake has hit a part of Camarines Norte today, April 10, 2021. At 07:00 a.m., Tinaga Island was hit by an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.4.

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Photo: PHIVOLCS

According to Phivolcs, the quake that hit a part of Camarines Norte was located at 14.57°North, 123.11°East – 021 km North 58° East of Tinaga Island. The quake was tectonic in origin and had a depth of 001 kilometers.

Phivolcs stated in its bulletin that no damage is expected of the said quake and as well as aftershocks. No intensity felt in the epicenter of the quake or its nearby areas was recorded by the agency.

Keep safe everyone. Rest assured we’ll keep you posted for official updates from Phivolcs and other weather agencies.

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