MANILA, Philippines—A magnitude 4.4 earthquake rocked Ilocos Norte at 3 a.m. on Friday, the Philippine Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. ADVERTISEMENTThe earthquake’s epicenter was traced 7 kilometers southwest of the municipality of San Nicolas, and was of tectonic origin. Philvolcs added that the quake, having a depth of 10 kilometers, was reported at various intensities, as follows:Intensity IV:San Nicolas, Ilocos NorteIntensity III:Sarrat, Ilocos NorteThe quake also recorded instrumental — which was measured — intensities in the following areas:Intensity IV:Sinait, Ilocos SurIntensity III:Pasuquin, Ilocos NorteLaoag City, Ilocos NorteIntensity II:Vigan, Ilocos SurADVERTISEMENTNo aftershocks and damages were expected, Phivolcs added. /mufRead NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 25, 2019 23:59 UTC