Magnitude 7.3 quake hits Abra, other parts of Luzon

MANILA – A magnitude 7.3 earthquake jolted Abra on Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

The tectonic quake struck 2 kilometers northeast of the municipality of Lagangilang at 8:43 a.m.

The quake was at depth of 25 kilometers, the Phivolcs report said.

Intensity IV was felt in Quezon City.

Aftershocks and damage are expected from the temblor, Phivolcs said.