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Magnitude 3.1 quake jolts Abra, no damage reported

Aldwin Quitasol

BANGUED, Abra — A magnitude 3.1 earthquake shook parts of Abra on Wednesday afternoon, but no damage or injuries have been reported, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

PHIVOLCS said the earthquake occurred at 1:07 p.m. on 10 June 2026, with its epicenter located about 6 kilometers southwest of Danglas, Abra. The tremor had a shallow depth of 2 kilometers.

The earthquake registered Instrumental Intensity I in the provincial capital of Bangued.

State seismologists said the tremor was too weak to cause damage to infrastructure and that no aftershocks are expected.

Local authorities nevertheless advised residents to remain cautious and stay alert following the seismic event.