Magnitude 5.2 earthquake jolts Pilar, Abra —PHIVOLCS

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake shook Pilar, Abra on early Sunday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said.

The earthquake, tectonic in origin, occurred at 2:27 a.m.

It was recorded at 17.36°N, 120.49°E - 012 km S 61° W of Pilar, Abra.

The quake had a depth of 004 kilometers.

PHIVOLCS said this 5.2 earthquake was an aftershock of the magnitude 7 earthquake that hit Northern Luzon on July 27.PHIVOLCS said this 5.2 earthquake was an aftershock of the magnitude 7 earthquake that hit Northern Luzon on July 27, particularly in Tayum, Abra.

Intensity V was felt in Pilar, Bangued, and Bucay in Abra, while Intensity IV was logged in Banayoyo, Ilocos Sur; and San Fernando, La Union.

Based on PHIVOLCS Earthquake Intensity Scale, “strong” shaking and rocking could be felt throughout a building under Intensity V. It could also be generally felt by most people indoors and outdoors.

On the other hand, Intensity IV has a “moderately strong” shaking which is generally felt by people indoors and some people outdoors. Its vibration is also “felt like a passing of heavy truck.”

Damage and aftershocks are expected due to the earthquake, according to PHIVOLCS. —LBG, GMA News