Baguio Records Intensity V After Magnitude 4.5 Earthquake in Tuba, Benguet

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A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Tuba, Benguet on Thursday afternoon, July 9, 2026, with Baguio City recording Instrumental Intensity V.

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded in Benguet on Thursday afternoon, July 9, 2026, according to Earthquake Information No. 1.

The tremor occurred at 2:33 PM and was located at 16.31°N, 120.55°E, approximately 9 kilometers south, 7 degrees west of Tuba, Benguet. The earthquake had a depth of 10 kilometers.

Based on the initial earthquake information, Baguio City recorded Instrumental Intensity V.

Other areas also recorded instrumental intensities, including Intensity IV in Aringay, La Union, and Intensity III in Sison, Pangasinan.

Intensity II was recorded in Urdaneta, Pangasinan, while Intensity I was recorded in Cuyapo and Lingayen, Pangasinan.

As of the initial bulletin, no additional information on reported damage or aftershocks has been included.

Residents are advised to remain alert, check their homes and surroundings for possible damage, and follow updates from official authorities. During aftershocks, the public is reminded to stay away from damaged structures, glass windows, and unstable objects.