MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported a magnitude 5.5 earthquake that shook parts of Luzon and Metro Manila early Thursday, November 7, 2019.
The exact time of occurrence was recorded at 04:52:56 AM with epicenter at 14.98°N, 122.65°E - 042 km N 46° E of Jomalig, Quezon.
The earthquake that occurred has a tectonic origin with 7 km depth of focus.
The strong quake was felt at Intensity IV in Guinayangan, Quezon;
Intensity II in Marikina City, Navotas City, Quezon City;
and Intensity I in Muntinlupa City.
Instrumental Intensities:
Intensity IV - Guinayangan, Quezon; Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte
Intensity III - Pili, Camarines Sur; Mauban, Lopez and Mulanay, Quezon
Intensity II - Marikina City; Malolos City; Gumaca and Dolores, Quezon; Baler, Aurora
Intensity I - Iriga City; Malabon City; San Juan City; Quezon City; Pasig City; Guagua, Pampanga; Talisay, Batangas; Palayan City.
Phivolcs warned that aftershocks are expected.
— The Summit Express
The exact time of occurrence was recorded at 04:52:56 AM with epicenter at 14.98°N, 122.65°E - 042 km N 46° E of Jomalig, Quezon.
The earthquake that occurred has a tectonic origin with 7 km depth of focus.
The strong quake was felt at Intensity IV in Guinayangan, Quezon;
Intensity II in Marikina City, Navotas City, Quezon City;
and Intensity I in Muntinlupa City.
Instrumental Intensities:
Intensity IV - Guinayangan, Quezon; Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte
Intensity III - Pili, Camarines Sur; Mauban, Lopez and Mulanay, Quezon
Intensity II - Marikina City; Malolos City; Gumaca and Dolores, Quezon; Baler, Aurora
Intensity I - Iriga City; Malabon City; San Juan City; Quezon City; Pasig City; Guagua, Pampanga; Talisay, Batangas; Palayan City.
Phivolcs warned that aftershocks are expected.
— The Summit Express
