5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off Batanes

(Eagle News) — A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Batanes on Friday, April 8. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 7:36 a.m. The epicenter was 118 kilometers northwest of Itbayat. The depth of focus was 15 kilometers. The following intensities were reported: Intensity II – Basco, Batanes No damage to property was reported but aftershocks were.