Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Jolts Visayas, Mindanao - October 3, 2014

Breaking News: Strong earthquake with Magnitude 5.7 hit and shook Antique - Visayas, Mindanao on October 3, 2014 @ 4PM. The strong earthquake jolts Antique, Panay Island, Kalibo, Iloilo and other nearby provinces.

The epicenter of the quake was determined to be 11.42 degrees north latitude and 122.10 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 14 kilometers.

PHIVOLCS said the tremor is expected to cause damage and aftershocks.

The Philippines sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" where continental plates collide, causing frequent seismic and volcanic activities. There are about 20 to 25 earthquakes occurring in the country everyday, most of them not felt by the general populace.

PHIVOLCS on Magnitude 5.7 quake:
Intensity 6 - Culasi, Antique
Intensity 5 - Kalibo, Aklan; Sebaste,Pandan, Lauan & Libertad (Antique)
Intensity 4 - San Jose, Sibalom & San Remegio (Antique)
Intensity 3 - La Carlota City; Roxas City; Iloilo City
Intensity 2 - Cebu City
Intensity 1 - Zamboanga City