ILOILO — A magnitude 5.0 earthquake jolted Iloilo and several neighboring provinces on March 2, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported.
In its Earthquake Information No. 1, PHIVOLCS said the tectonic quake occurred at 6:13 p.m., with the epicenter located at 10.66°N, 122.39°E — about two kilometers south 43 degrees east of Tigbauan. The tremor had a depth of focus of 10 kilometers.
PHIVOLCS reported Intensity II in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique.
Instrumental intensities were also recorded in several areas. Intensity IV was logged in Jordan, Guimaras and the City of Iloilo. Intensity III was recorded in Valderrama and Culasi in Antique, Nueva Valencia in Guimaras, and the City of Passi in Iloilo. Intensity II was monitored in Malinao, Aklan; Tapaz, Capiz; San Lorenzo, Guimaras; the cities of La Carlota and Sipalay in Negros Occidental; the City of Bacolod; and San Jose de Buenavista, Antique. Meanwhile, Intensity I was registered in Ibajay and Malay in Aklan, Anini-y in Antique, and Jamindan in Capiz.
PHIVOLCS said damage and aftershocks are expected. Residents are advised to monitor official updates from PHIVOLCS./PN
