Early Wednesday morning, a significant earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck the northern part of Luzon, centered just four kilometers northwest of Bangui in Ilocos Norte. The seismic event, which occurred at 2:54 a.m., was caused by tectonic activity and had a depth of 10 kilometers, as reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. The earthquake was felt intensely in Sinait, Ilocos Sur, where it reached an intensity of VI, classified as very strong. Local authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions due to the likelihood of aftershocks following the initial quake.
