JUST IN: 4.4 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded in Davao Oriental

JUST IN: 4.4 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded in Davao Oriental


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Sandy Ghaz

Date:

October 12, 2021


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Davao Oriental Hit by Earthquake with 4.4 Magnitude

EARTHQUAKE – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a 4.4 magnitude quake in Davao Oriental, October 12, 2021.

Most of the time, quakes hit with no prior signs. Recently, several places in and out of the Philippines were shaken by quakes of different magnitudes.

One of the strong quakes recorded by Phivolcs is the

7.1 magnitude quake in Davao Oriental

. There were expected aftershocks due to the said quake and a

tsunami advisory was released

.

Previously, in April 22, Phivolcs recorded a quake in a part of Zambales. It had a magnitude of 6.1. Strong shaking was felt leaving people fearing about the so-called “

Big One

“. But the agency advises the people to wait for factual information and not to panic.


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Recently, a quake has hit a part of Davao Oriental, October 12, 2021. At 07:30 a.m., Governor Generosos was hit by an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4.

Photo: PHIVOLCS

According to Phivolcs, the quake that hit a part of Davao Oriental was located at 05.83°North, 127.05°East – 142 km South 50° East of Governor Generoso with a depth of origin of 056 kilometers.


Phivolcs

stated in its bulletin that no damage is expected of the said quake and as well as aftershocks. As of this writing, no intensity was felt at the epicenter of the quake nor in the nearby areas.

Keep safe everyone. Rest assured we will keep you posted for official updates from Phivolcs and other weather agencies.

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