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Posted at Aug 01 2023 04:57 PM

MANILA – A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Apayao Tuesday afternoon, Phivolcs said.

The tectonic tremor occurred 13 kilometers southwest of Kabugao town at 4:03 p.m. with a depth of 30 kilometers.

Intensity II was felt in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte.

Instrumental intensities were also experienced in the following areas:

• Intensity III – Aparri, Cagayan
• Intensity II – Laoag City and Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte; Candon, Ilocos Sur
• Intensity I – Batac, ilocos Norte; Sinait, Ilocos Sur

Philvolcs said damage and aftershocks are expected. 

SOURCE: https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/01/23/magnitude-55-quake-jolts-apayao