MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5 earthquake again shook Abra, specifically in the town of Tayum early Thursday morning, July 28, 2022, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology
The earthquake was tectonic in origin and was recorded at exactly 4:02 am with a depth of 17 kilometers.“This is an aftershock of the 27 July 2022 M7.0 Northwestern Luzon Earthquake,” said Phivolcs.
The intensity of the earthquake was initially reported as 5.1, but was slightly downgraded, as of 5:37 a.m. Phivolcs said that Intensity IV was felt in Bangued, Abra, while Instrumental Intensities were felt in the following areas:Intensity III in Sinait, Ilocos Sur; Tabuk, KalingaIntensity I in Baguio City, Benguet; Claveria, CagayanMeanwhile, a few hours before this, magnitude 4.2 and 4.8 earthquakes were also reported in Tayum, Abra and Suyo, Ilocos Sur at 3:50 a.m., and 2:43 a.m., respectively.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Magnitude 7 earthquake hits AbraLOOK: Residents in Bangued, Abra gather around the town plaza after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the area on Wednesday, July 27. 📸: PIA Abra EarthquakePH
Read more »
Magnitude 7.0 quake hits Abra, aftershocks, damage expected – Phivolcs(UPDATE) A magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit the province of Abra on Wednesday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said as it expects aftershocks...
Read more »
No tsunami threat from 7.0-magnitude Abra quake — PhivolcsThere is no tsunami threat to the Philippines following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Abra province on Wednesday, July 27, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
Read more »
Abra hardest-hit by magnitude-7 earthquake in CordilleraA total of 1,729 families have been brought to evacuation areas, and 51 government buildings were damaged in Abra, the hardest-hit of a 7.0 magnitude earthquake which struck northern Philippines on Wednesday morning, July 27.
Read more »
Abra damage 'extensive' – local officialsLA PAZ, Abra Mayor Joseph Bernos said that Abra sustained 'extensive' damage as a result of the Magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck the province Wednesday morning.A separate...
Read more »
1 reported dead following Abra earthquakeONE person was reported dead in the Cordillera Administrative Region due to the effects of the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that hit the province of Abra Wednesday morning, July 27,...
Read more »