balato8 Magnitude 4.8 quake jolts parts of Negros Occidental

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MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.8 earthquake jolted parts of Negros Occidental and nearby areas  Tuesday afternoon, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

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Phivolcs reported that the earthquake, which struck at 3:37 p.m., was tectonic in nature with a depth of 32 kilometers deep. 

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Its epicenter was traced some 3 kilometers northwest of Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental.

The following areas experienced the following reported intensities, which are measured by how people felt the earthquake and the damage to their surroundings:

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Intensity V (Strong)

Article continues after this advertisement Hinoba-an in Negros Occidental

Intensity III (Weak)

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Intensity II (Slightly Felt)

Sibulan, Negros Occidental

Meanwhile, the following instrumental intensities, which are measured by an intensity scale, were experienced in the following areas:

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Instrumental Intensity IV

City of Sipalay in Negros Occidental

Instrumental Intensity III

San Jose de Buenavista in Antique

Instrumental Intensity I

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City of Canlaon in Negros Oriental

Phivolcs said no damage or aftershocks are expected.balato8

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