A 4.6-magnitude earthquake hit Batangas and nearby areas on Sunday evening, March 30, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
The earthquake struck at 7:49 p.m. with its epicenter located 5 kilometers west of Verde Island, Batangas City.
The tremor was felt at Intensity V (strong) in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, while other areas experienced lighter tremors, including Intensity II in Batangas City and San Luis.
Phivolcs also recorded weaker tremors (Intensity I) in areas such as Sta. Teresita and Tanauan in Batangas, and Magallanes in Cavite.
Phivolcs confirmed the earthquake was tectonic in origin, caused by an active fault, but stated that no significant damage or aftershocks are expected.
Source: PhilNews24 | March 31, 2025
MAGNITUDE 4.6 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES BATANGAS, SAYS PHIVOLCS
Latest from News
Department of Transportation Secretary Giovanni Z. Lopez confirmed allegations that at least two DOTr officials in
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla has vowed to dismantle a longstanding corruption network within the Bureau of
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Council (CICC)
Medical experts warn that dengue cases in the Philippines remain high due to the absence of
Rodrigo Duterte’s counsel, Nicholas Kaufman, argued at the International Criminal Court (ICC) that the former president