What caused the magnitude 5.3 earthquake in Candon City?

The magnitude 5.3 earthquake in Candon City was caused by tectonic movements along the fault lines in the region, as reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

How deep was the earthquake that hit Candon City?

The earthquake that hit Candon City occurred at a shallow depth, but specific details about the depth were not provided in the initial reports from PHIVOLCS.

What areas felt the tremors from the Candon City earthquake?

Tremors from the Candon City earthquake were also felt in nearby areas such as Baguio City and Itogon, according to reports following the seismic event.

Baguio City News Local News

Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake jolts Candon City; tremors reach Baguio City and Itogon

June 16, 2022887 views0

UPDATE May 20, 2026 11:46 AM:

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A magnitude 5.3 earthquake rocked the City of Candon Thursday afternoon. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) earthquake information, the earthquake occurred at 02:08:53 PM.

The epicenter of the earthquake was pinpointed at 17.14°N, 119.94°E – 053 km S 87° W of City Of Candon (Ilocos Sur). The earthquake registered a magnitude of 5.3, with a depth of focus of 10 km. The origin of the earthquake is tectonic.

Intensity I earthquake was also felt in Baguio City and Itogon, Benguet.

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Instrumental Intensities were also logged in the following areas:

Intensity III – Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
Intensity II – Sinait, Ilocos Sur; San Antonio, Zambales; Bolinao and Dagupan City, Pangasinan
Intensity I – Infanta, Pangasinan; Pasuquin and Laoag City, Ilocos Norte

The PHIVOLCS does not expect any damage but is expecting aftershocks.

Source: PHIVOLCS

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