An earthquake suddenly disturbed the residents this 8:58 PM, according to PHIVOLCS (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology) in an interview in DZMM teleradyo it is tectonic in origin 7 kilometers Northwest of Tingloy, Batangas magnitude 5.4 others reported it was 6.0,
In PHIVOLCS intensity scale it was ‘’VERY STRONG’’
Intensity 6 was described as when Many people are frightened; many run outdoors. Some people lose their balance. motorists feel like driving in flat tires. Heavy objects or furniture move or may be shifted. Small church bells may ring. Wall plaster may crack. Very old or poorly built houses and man-made structures are slightly damaged though well-built structures are not affected. Limited rockfalls and rolling boulders occur in hilly to mountainous areas and escarpments. Trees are noticeably shaken.
While in Quezon City intensity 3, Makati intensity 4, Mandaluyong intensity 3, General Trias Cavite intensity 3, Pasig intensity 2. PHIVOLCS also stated that there were no expected Tsunami and the movement of the earthquake is horizontal which has no capacity to make Tsunamis. Although aftershocks might happen, they already recorded 4 aftershocks, but there were no expected damage in the areas. PHIVOLCS stated that there was nothing to worry about in this earthquake just be calm, check your houses and be alert .
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