Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) stated a magnitude 5.0 Earthquake hits Calayan (Cagayan) at around 6:08 AM on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. The location was made 19.30°N, 121.11°E – 037 km N 86° W of Calayan (Cagayan).

The Depth of Focus (Km) is 009.

Here is the Report Intensities:

Intensity II- Laoag City

Instrumental Intensities:

Intensity II- Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte; Sinait, Ilocos Sur

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PHIVOLS says, ““Tectonic is the manner of movement of the earth’s crust. After shocks are expected, so everyone must be alert for safety measure.”

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