MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Zambales at 5:32 p.m. on Saturday.
it was also felt in Bulacan, La Union, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac and Pangasinan.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that the epicenter of the tectonic earthquake with a 102-kilometer depth was in Botolan town.
Intensity III was recorded in Botolan and Cabangan; and Intensity II in National Capital Region cities Manila and Marikina.
The Pangasinan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office recorded Intensity I in Lingayen town.
Philvolcs said aftershocks were expected. (PNA)