Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Strikes Zambales, Philippines

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that a magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred in Zambales at 2:09 p.m. on Thursday, September 11. The epicenter was pinpointed 18 kilometers southwest of Iba, Zambales, at a depth of 17 kilometers.\n\nThe tremor was experienced with varying intensities across the region. It registered Intensity IV (moderately strong) in Iba and Cabangan, while Intensity III (weak) was noted in Masinloc, all within Zambales. Nearby towns such as San Marcelino and Botolan felt the quake at Intensity II (slightly felt).\n\nLower intensities were reported further away: Intensity I (scarcely perceptible) was recorded in Dinalupihan, Bataan; Marikina City and Navotas City in Metro Manila; San Fernando and Guagua in Pampanga; Dagupan City in Pangasinan; Santa Ignacia, Tarlac; and Subic, Zambales.\n\nPhivolcs classified the earthquake as tectonic, resulting from the movement of an active fault in the area. Officials confirmed that no damage was caused and no aftershocks are expected following the event.