4.2-magnitude earthquake rattles Zambales

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.2 earthquake rattled Zambales on Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

The earthquake, state volcanologists added, was felt in other areas, including some parts of Metro Manila, at 3:46 p.m. Tuesday.

The quake struck at six kilometers southwest of Palauig town.

Phivolcs said that the tremor was of tectonic origin, and had a 48-kilometer depth of focus.

Reported Intensity III – Mayantoc, Tarlac Reported Intensity II – Masinloc, Zambales; Mandaluyong City & Marikina City Reported Intensity I – Botolan, Zambales; City of Manila Instrumental Intensity I – Marikina City

No aftershock or damage was expected, Phivolcs added.