Phivolcs Releases Bulletin about Earthquake Today November 24, 2022 in Ilocos Sur
EARTHQUAKE TODAY NOVEMBER 24, 2022 – The Phivolcs recorded a 4.9 magnitude earthquake in Ilocos Sur today.
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 Ilocos Sur, November 24, 2022. Sinait was hit by an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9.
According to Phivolcs, the earthquake today November 24, 2022 that hit a part of 17.85°North, 120.49°East – 001 km South 18° East of Sinait with a depth of origin of 001 kilometers.
Phivolcs stated in its bulletin that damages are not expected from the said quake as well as aftershocks. According to the agency, the following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded in these areas:
- Intensity IV
- Sinait, Ilocos Sur
- Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
- Caoayan, Ilocos Sur
- San Juan, Ilocos Sur
- Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur
- San Vicente, Ilocos Sur
- Santiago, Ilocos Sur
- Lidlida, Ilocos Sur
- Caoayan, Ilocos Sur
- Banayoyo, Ilocos Sur
- Magsingal, Ilocos Sur
- Batac City, Ilocos Norte
- Lagangilang, Abra
- Intensity II
- Bantay, Ilocos Sur
Instrumental Intensities:
- Intensity III
- Bangued, Abra
- Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
- Intensity II
- Penablanca, Cagayan
- Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte
- Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
- Batac, Ilocos Norte
- Intensity I
- Narvacan, Ilocos Sur
Keep safe everyone. Rest assured we will keep you posted for official updates from Phivolcs and other weather agencies.
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