Magnitude 4.9 quake jolts Quezon, felt in Metro Manila

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.9 earthquake hit off the coast of Quezon province on Tuesday night, with tremors felt in Metro Manila and neighboring areas.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the epicenter of the quake, which struck at around 11:22 p.m., was monitored 18 kilometers east of Infanta.

Phivolcs said there was no expected damage from the quake, but aftershocks may follow.

The quake was felt at Intensity 4, which is classified as moderately strong, in Mauban, Quezon and Intensity 3 in Sta. Cruz and Sta. Rosa in Laguna.

Phivolcs said the quake was felt at Intensity 2 in  Manila, Makati, San Juan, Marikina and Quezon City.

Instrumental Intensity 5 was recorded in Polillo in Quezon and Instrumental Intensity 4 in Infanta, Quezon.

Instrumental Intensity 2 was recorded in Gabaldon in Nueva Ecija, Dingalan in Aurora, Carmona and Tagaytay City in Cavite, Tanay in Rizal and Mayban and Dolores in Quezon.               

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