Earthquake Today July 29, 2022: Abra Hit by 4.6 Magnitude Quake

Phivolcs Releases Bulletin about Earthquake Today July 29, 2022 in Abra

EARTHQUAKE TODAY JULY 29, 2022 – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a 4.6 magnitude quake in Abra.

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 was 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 hit a part of Abra, July 29, 2022. At 12:36 a.m., Abra was hit by an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.6.

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Photo: PHIVOLCS

According to Phivolcs, the quake that hit a part of Abra was located at 17.54°North, 120.66°East – 002 km South 20° East of Peñarrubia with a depth of origin of 019 kilometers.

Phivolcs stated in its bulletin that damages are not expected from the said quake and as well as aftershocks. According to the agency, Intensity III was felt in Bangued, Abra. The following instrumental intensities were recorded:

  • Intensity III- Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
  • Intensity II- Sinait, Ilocos Sur
  • Intensity I- Laoag City, Ilocos Norte

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

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