5.2-magnitude earthquake rattles La Union
Credit to Author: Kristine Daguno-Bersamina| Date: Sat, 24 May 2025 13:30:00 +0800
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake shook La Union province Saturday morning, May 24.
Phivolcs said the epicenter of the quake was located 36 kilometers northwest of Luna town at a depth of 17 kilometers. The quake struck at 10:36 a.m.
The quake was tectonic in origin, which means that it was caused by the movement of tectonic plates along fault lines or boundaries.
These are the reported instrumental intensities recorded in various parts of northern Luzon.
Intensity 4 (moderately strong)
Intensity 3 (weak)
Intensity 2 (slightly felt)
Phivolcs also released instrumental intensity readings, which are based on accelerometer data to quantify ground shaking. These may not match how people felt the quake or how it affected buildings and the environment.
Intensity 4 (moderately strong)
Intensity 3 (weak)
Intensity 2 (slightly felt)
Intensity 1 (scarcely perceptible)
State seismologists said no damage was expected but aftershocks could follow.