MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck off Ilocos Norte on Friday afternoon, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). READ: Magnitude 6.0 earthquake rocks Surigao del Norte; aftershocks expected According to Phivolcs, the epicenter of the quake was located 11 kilometers northwest of Pagupdud, Ilocos Norte and was recorded at exactly 4:14 p.m. The earthquake was tectonic in origin and had a depth of focus of 10 kilometers. Phivolcs said the following Instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensity III – Bacarra, Ilocos Norte Intensity II – Claveria, Cagayan; San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte; Sinait, Ilocos Sur Intensity I […]... Keep on reading: Magnitude 5.2 earthquake jolts Ilocos Norte