Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake hits Batangas

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake jolted Batangas province and other areas on Tuesday night, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

The quake's epicenter was located 7 kilometers northwest of Tingloy town, Batangas. It struck at 8:58 p.m.

The tremor was felt as Intensity 4 in Makati City and Obando, Bulacan, and Intensity 3 in Mandaluyong City, Quezon City, General Trias and Dasmariñas in Cavite, Santa Ana in Manila and in Lucena City in Quezon.

It was felt as Intensity 2 Talisay, Batangas and Pasig City.

Phivolcs describes Intensity 4 as "moderately strong." It is often felt like the passing of a heavy truck and can rattle wood-framed buildings, the agency said. 

Intensity 3, meanwhile, is described as "weak" and may cause hanging objects to swing moderately. 

Phivolcs said no major damage was expected from the earthquake. 

Phivolcs, however, warned of aftershocks.

Source: ABS-CBN News