The Vigan Cathedral and Bantay Bell Tower Were Damaged by the 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake

A Magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Tayum, Abra earlier this morning at 8:43 a.m., and its intensity was felt throughout Luzon. Intensity level IV could be felt in Metro Manila, while intensity level VII was reported in Abra and Vigan City. 

As the northern region of Luzon recovers from the aftershocks, reports are coming in of the damage inflicted in the aftermath of the earthquake. Tourist locations, ancestral homes, and heritage buildings have reportedly experienced serious to light damage from the earthquake. 

Check out the collection of citizen journalism reports below: 

Bantay Bell Tower 

Vigan Cathedral, Calle Crisologo 

Syquia Mansion, Favis House 

Vigan Ancestral Homes 

Buildings in Abra 

Buildings in Banguet