Burgos: A magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit Burgos, Ilocos Norte shortly before noon Thursday, state seismologists said. Located at seven kilometers northwest of Burgos with a depth of 22 kilometers, the earthquake occurred at 11:10 a.m. and was tectonic in origin.
According to Philippines News Agency, the earthquake prompted capitol workers to move out of the building for safety. Work resumed minutes later after the building was cleared by the engineering department as per protocol.
Intensity IV was felt in Pasuquin, Burgos, Bangui, Pagudpud, and Vintar in Ilocos Norte; Intensity III in Adams, Bacarra, Batac City, Dumalneg, Laoag City, Paoay, and San Nicolas and Ilocos Norte; and Intensity II in Marcos in Ilocos Norte and Sinait in Ilocos Sur. Meanwhile, instrumental Intensity III was felt in Bacarra in Ilocos Norte and II in Sinait in Ilocos Sur.
Reported intensity is the traditional way of knowing the intensity based on reports by people who felt the earthquake. Instrumental intensity, on the other hand, is measured using the intensity meter that measures ground acceleration. Phivolcs said it is expecting damage and aftershocks following the earthquake.
