A DAY AFTER a relatively-strong aftershock of destructive 7.8 earthquake hit Sarangani province in the southern part of the country, a magnitude 5.4 tremor shuddered Metro Manila and adjoining provinces.
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the quake, which was initially measured at magnitude 5.8, struck at 10:38 a.m. The epicenter was located 13 kilometers southwest of Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, at a depth of 14 kilometers, Phivolcs said.
The earthquake was tectonic in origin.
Instrumental Intensity V was recorded in Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, and Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro.
The earthquake was also felt in Abra de Ilog, Looc and Sablayan in Occidental Mindoro at Intensity IV, while Intensity III was recorded in Quezon City; Batangas City; and Calapan City and Victoria in Oriental Mindoro.
Phivolcs also reported Intensity II in Calatagan, Cuenca, Lemery, Mataasnakahoy and San Luis in Batangas; Dolores, Mauban and Mulanay in Quezon; and Odiongan in Romblon.
Intensity I was felt in Caloocan City, Malabon City and Navotas City; Abucay, Bataan; Malolos City, Marilao, Plaridel and San Ildefonso in Bulacan; Bauan, Lipa City, Nasugbu and Tanauan City in Batangas; Carmona, Imus City, Tagaytay City and Trece Martires City in Cavite; and San Pablo City, Laguna.
The same intensity was recorded in Alabat, Calauag, Guinayangan and Lucban in Quezon; Calintaan and San Jose in Occidental Mindoro; and Pinamalayan and Roxas in Oriental Mindoro.
No injuries were reported. The government has yet to determine damage to infrastructures.
