No Aftershocks Expected from Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake in some parts of Northern Luzon — DOST-PHIVOLCS

Report from the DOST-PHIVOLCS

Earthquake Information No.2

Date and Time: 09 October 2025 – 10:30 AM

Magnitude = 4.4

Depth = 023 km

Location = 16.33°N, 120.49°E – 003 km N 78° E of Pugo (La Union)

Reported Intensities:

Intensity IV – Pugo and Tubao, LA UNION; CITY OF BAGUIO

Intensity III – Itogon, BENGUET; Villasis, PANGASINAN; San Fernando, LA UNION

Instrumental Intensities:

Intensity V – CITY OF BAGUIO

Intensity III – Aringay, LA UNION; Bontoc, MOUNTAIN PROVINCE; Sison, PANGASINAN

Intensity II – San Fernando, LA UNION; Nampicuan, NUEVA ECIJA; CITY OF DAGUPAN

Intensity I – Lingayen and Urdaneta, PANGASINAN

The Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) reported that no aftershocks are expected following the Magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck in some parts of Northern Luzon early Thursday morning.

According to the agency’s Earthquake Information bulletin, the tremor was recorded at a shallow depth and was tectonic in origin, indicating movement along local fault systems. Despite being felt in nearby towns and provinces, PHIVOLCS confirmed that the earthquake posed no significant threat and that no damage had been reported as of press time.

Authorities reminded residents to remain calm and to continue observing standard safety measures during and after ground shaking. DOST-PHIVOLCS also assured the public that it will closely monitor the area for any related seismic activity and will immediately issue updates should there be any changes in its assessment. #