5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Ilocos Sur -Philippines

On 16 June, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology confirmed that a 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Ilocos Sur around 14:08 hours. Tremors were felt in Vigan city and Sinait in Ilocos Sur, San Antonio in Zambales; Bolinao, Infanta and Dagupan City in Pangasinan; Pasuquin and Laoag City in Ilocos Norte; Itogon and Baguio city in Benguet. The institute has warned of possible aftershocks due to the earthquake.

Advice

Follow the advice of local authorities. If planning to travel to the area of the earthquake damage, be prepared for damage to infrastructure and disrupted transportation and communication systems.