MANILA, Philippines — A 4.9-magnitude quake hit Laoag City, Ilocos Norte at 5:20 p.m. Monday.
Damage is not expected, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). But the agency warned of aftershocks. The earthquake is tectonic in origin.
Intensity III was felt in Vigan, Ilocos Sur while Instrumental Intensity III was reported in Vigan City and Sinait in Ilocos Sur and Pasuquin in Ilocos Norte.
Intensity III means a weak quake is felt by many people indoors especially in upper floors of buildings while hanging objects swing moderately. The vibration felt is comparable to a passing of a light truck, Phivolcs said.