Phivolcs Releases Bulletin about the Earthquake Today in Camarines Norte, January 17, 2023
EARTHQUAKE TODAY – The Phivolcs recorded a 4.8 magnitude quake in Camarines Norte today, Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
Following the 4.3 magnitude earthquake that jolted Maguindanao del Norte a few days ago, another strong quake was recorded by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The quake hit a part of Camarines Norte. According to the agency, it had a magnitude of 4.8.
The earthquake that struck Camarines Norte, January 17, 2023, was tectonic in origin. It specifically hit Tinaga Island.
According to Phivolcs, the earthquake that hit a part of Camarines Norte was located at 14.45°North, 123.05°East – 012 km South 76° East of Tinaga Island (Vinzons) with a depth of focus of 001 kilometers.
Phivolcs stated in its bulletin that damages are expected from the said quake as well as aftershocks. Based on the record released, the following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded of the said quake:
Intensities:
- Intensity V
- Mercedes, Camarines Norte
- Intensity IV
- Guinayangan, Quezon
- Tagkawayan, Quezon
- Intensity III
- Buenavista, Quezon
- Lopez, Quezon
- Naga City, Camarines Sur
- Intensity II
- Catanauan, Quezon
- San Narciso, Quezon
Instrumental Intensities:
- Intensity V
- Daet, Camarines Norte
- Intensity III
- Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte
- City of Iriga, Camarines Sur
- Ragay, Camarines Sur
- San Roque, Northern Samar
- Intensity II
- Alabat, Quezon
- Guinayangan, Quezon
- Gumaca, Quezon
- Infanta, Quezon
- Mauban, Quezon
- Mulanay, Quezon
- Pasacao, Camarines Sur
- Pili, Camarines Sur
- Intensity I
- City of Marikina
- City of Pasig
- Pulilan, Bulacan
- Calauag, Quezon
- Taytay, Rizal
Keep safe everyone. Rest assured we will keep you posted for official updates from Phivolcs and other weather agencies.
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