A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Northern Luzon on Thursday afternoon, according to BusinessWorld. The quake occurred at 2:33 p.m. and was traced to Pugo, La Union, at a depth of 11 kilometers, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.
Phivolcs recorded Intensity V in Baguio City, indicating strong shaking that could cause slight damage to poorly constructed buildings. The earthquake also affected nearby provinces in the Ilocos and Cordillera regions.
No immediate reports of casualties or major damage were released. Authorities reminded residents to stay vigilant and follow standard earthquake safety protocols.