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| Epicenter of the earthquake that hit the Philippines on Wednesday |
According to Phivolcs, the quake hit at around 1:21p.m. local time and centered at 71km northwest of Cauayan, Negros Occidental. The temblor, which was tectonic in origin and 10km deep, was felt at the following intensities:
Intensity V - Binalbagan, Hinobaan & Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, Iloilo City
Intensity IV - Sigma, Capiz; Alimodian, Bago City; Nueva Valencia, Guimaras; Pontevedra, Neg. Occ.,
Intensity III - Dao, Capiz; Sipalay, Neg. Occ.; Patnongon, San Jose, Culasi, Antique; Masbate; Lezo, Aklan
Intensity II - Canlaon City, Murcia, Neg. Occ.; Dipolog City
The Institute said that it is expecting damage and aftershocks from the quake.
The Philippines lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where continental plates collide causing frequent quakes.
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