A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck various parts of Luzon on Tuesday afternoon, May 27, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
Phivolcs reported that the quake occurred at 12:17 p.m., with its epicenter located 24 kilometers northwest of General Nakar, Quezon. The earthquake had a shallow depth of only 6 kilometers.
In an interview with MBC TV Network News, Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol confirmed that the tremor was felt in Quezon Province, Metro Manila, and Laguna.
Reported intensities
Intensity 4
- Makati City
- Manila City
- Marikina City
- San Pedro, Laguna
- Tanay, Rizal
Intensity 3
- Navotas
- Quezon City
- Pasay City
- San Juan City
- Taguig City
- Malolos, Bulacan
- Palayan City, Nueve Ecija
- Mabalakat City, Pampanga
- Angeles City
- Biñan, Laguna
Intensity 2
- Caloocan City
- Mandaluyong City
- Paranaque City
- Valuenzuela
- Obando, Bulacan
- Cabiao, Nueve Ecija
Bacolcol also warned that aftershocks are expected and that some structural damage may be reported in the following hours.
Meanwhile, a magnitude 3.6 aftershock has already been recorded.
Earlier, PHIVOLCS reported a magnitude 5.1 earthquake. However, as of 12:55 PM, it has been downgraded to magnitude 4.6.
