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Magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits Palauig, Zambales on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Photo from Phivolcs |
Phivolcs said it traced the epicenter of the earthquake 26 kilometers southwest of Palauig town in Zambales. It had a depth of 46 kilometers.
The earthquake, recorded at 3:16 PM, was of tectonic origin.
Intensity 3 was felt in Quezon City.
Instrumental Intensity III was also recorded in Botolan, Iba, Cabangan and San Marcelino, Zambales.
The tremor was unlikely to trigger aftershocks and damage, Phivolcs said.
— The Summit Express