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(Photo courtesy of PIA Abra) MANILA - Over 800 aftershocks have been recorded almost 24 hours after a magnitude 7 earthquake jolted Abra, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported Thursday. A total of 815 aftershocks were recorded as of 8 a.m. Of these, 168 were plotted or located, and 24 were felt. Magnitudes of these aftershocks ranged from 1.5 to 5. On Wednesday, the strong tectonic quake struck 3 kilometers northwest of the municipality of Tayum at 8:43 a.m. It was 17 km deep. Phivolcs Director Renato Solidum Jr., in a public briefing, said the quake was caused by the movement along the Abra River Fault. Typically, the first two days would generate many aftershocks, and the number would gradually decrease, he said. Solidum advised the public to inspect damaged infrastructure first and refrain from staying there for the meantime. Further, he urged the local government to identify areas that must be avoided for safety reasons. (PNA) }

Renato solidum jrPhilippine institute of volcanologyPhilippine instituteCabra riverHoto courtesy of pia abra manila over 800 aftershocks have been recorded almost 24 hours aftera magnitude 7 earthquake joltedHe philippine institute of volcanology and seismology phivolcs reported thursdaya total 815 aftershocks were recorded as 8am these68 were plotted or locatedNd 24 were felt magnitudes of these aftershocks ranged from 1 5 to on wednesdayHe strong tectonic quake struck 3 kilometers northwest of the municipality tayum at 8 43am it was 17 km deep phivolcs director renato solidum jrNa public briefingAid the quake was caused by movement along abra river fault typicallyHe first two days would generate many aftershocksNd the number would gradually decreaseE said solidum advised the public to inspect damaged infrastructure first and refrain from staying there for meantime furtherE urged the local government to identify areas that must be avoided for safety reasons pna