Moderate quake shakes Kalinga-Apayao: seismologists

Posted at 12/22/2009 11:11 AM | Updated as of 12/22/2009 11:11 AM

MANILA, Philippines - A moderate 5.1-magnitude quake hit Tabuk City in Kalinga-Apayao early Tuesday but caused no injuries or damage to property.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake struck at 3:59 a.m. and was tectonic in origin. The quake was felt at Intensity 3 in Bagui City, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan and the Callao Caves.

It was felt at Intensity 2 in Laoag City and Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte.

Phivolcs said it does not expect any aftershocks.


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