Phivolcs located the quake's epicenter 43 kilometers southwest of San Antonio town. The quake struck at 3:31 a.m.
Phivolcs said the following intensities were felt:
Intensity IV (moderately strong) - Pasig City; Pasay City; Manila City; Quezon City; Hagonoy, Bulacan; Makati City; San Mateo, Rizal; Obando, Bulacan
Intensity III (weak) - Tagaytay City; San Miguel, Tarlac
Intensity II (slightly felt) - Baguio City; Batangas City
Phivolcs said Intensity IV is "felt generally by people indoors and by some people outdoors. Light sleepers are awakened. Vibration is felt like a passing of heavy truck. Hanging objectsswing considerably.
"Dinner, plates, glasses, windows and doors rattle. Floors and walls of wood framed buildings creak. Standing motor cars may rock slightly. Liquids in containers are slightly disturbed. Water in containers oscillate strongly. Rumbling sound may sometimes be heard."
The quake, which was tectonic in origin, struck at a depth of 85 kilometers.
Phivolcs said the quake will not cause damage but is expected to produce aftershocks.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
