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Magnitude 4.8 quake rocks Iloilo
Magnitude 4.8 quake rocks Iloilo
ABS-CBN News
Published Nov 05, 2018 12:07 PM PHT
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Updated Nov 05, 2018 06:54 PM PHT
MANILA - (UPDATED) A magnitude 4.8 earthquake rocked Iloilo and nearby areas on Monday morning, PHIVOLCS said.
MANILA - (UPDATED) A magnitude 4.8 earthquake rocked Iloilo and nearby areas on Monday morning, PHIVOLCS said.
The quake, which was tectonic in origin, struck 5 kilometers northwest of Guimbal town in Iloilo at around 10:54 a.m., PHIVOLCS said.
The quake, which was tectonic in origin, struck 5 kilometers northwest of Guimbal town in Iloilo at around 10:54 a.m., PHIVOLCS said.
Because of the tremor, a portion of the ceiling of a classroom at the Igcocolo Elementary School in Guimbal fell. A student there reportedly sustained a minor abrasion, a teacher said.
Because of the tremor, a portion of the ceiling of a classroom at the Igcocolo Elementary School in Guimbal fell. A student there reportedly sustained a minor abrasion, a teacher said.
People in schools, hospitals and other buildings in Guimbal, Iloilo City and nearby areas where the quake was felt were also evacuated during the quake.
People in schools, hospitals and other buildings in Guimbal, Iloilo City and nearby areas where the quake was felt were also evacuated during the quake.
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In Iloilo City, classes in all levels in both public and private schools were suspended following the earthquake.
In Iloilo City, classes in all levels in both public and private schools were suspended following the earthquake.
PHIVOLCS said Intensity 4, which feels like the vibration from the passing of a heavy truck, was recorded in Iloilo City and San Jose de Buenavista town in Antique.
PHIVOLCS said Intensity 4, which feels like the vibration from the passing of a heavy truck, was recorded in Iloilo City and San Jose de Buenavista town in Antique.
Meanwhile, Intensity 3, which may cause dizziness and nausea, was recorded in Roxas City, the town of Dao in Capiz, and in the town of Belison in Antique.
Meanwhile, Intensity 3, which may cause dizziness and nausea, was recorded in Roxas City, the town of Dao in Capiz, and in the town of Belison in Antique.
Intensity 2, which may felt by a few individuals at rest indoors, was also reported in Cadiz town in Negros Oriental and in President Roxas town in Capiz.
Intensity 2, which may felt by a few individuals at rest indoors, was also reported in Cadiz town in Negros Oriental and in President Roxas town in Capiz.
PHIVOLCS also observed Instrumental Intensity 3 in Culasi, Antique, and Instrumental Intensity 2 in Cebu City and Roxas City. Instrumental intensities are not necessarily felt by residents.
PHIVOLCS also observed Instrumental Intensity 3 in Culasi, Antique, and Instrumental Intensity 2 in Cebu City and Roxas City. Instrumental intensities are not necessarily felt by residents.
No damage or aftershocks are expected, PHIVOLCS said.
No damage or aftershocks are expected, PHIVOLCS said.
(Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story said the quake had a magnitude of 4.9. We regret the error.)
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