Magnitude 3.5 Earthquake Shakes Batangas Town
On Monday afternoon, June 30, a magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck Calatagan, a town in Batangas province, local authorities said. This magnitude 3.5 earthquake was confirmed by seismologists monitoring the area.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that the earthquake’s epicenter was located 19 kilometers northwest of Calatagan. The tremor occurred at 12:11 p.m. with a depth of 91 kilometers beneath the earth’s surface.
Understanding the Magnitude 3.5 Earthquake
This magnitude 3.5 earthquake was tectonic, meaning it was caused by sudden shifts along fault lines and plate boundaries, experts explained. Fortunately, Phivolcs indicated that this event is unlikely to cause any damage or trigger aftershocks.
Calatagan lies about 71 kilometers from Batangas City and approximately 131 kilometers away from Metro Manila. Batangas is known as one of the Philippines’ most seismically active provinces, largely due to the Lubang Fault situated between Mindoro Island and Batangas.
Seismic Activity in Batangas
Local leaders noted that the Lubang Fault has historically been a source of frequent seismic activity in the region. Residents in Batangas remain vigilant whenever earthquakes occur due to this ongoing tectonic movement. However, this recent magnitude 3.5 earthquake did not alarm the communities given its moderate size and depth.
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