Earthquake Today: Davao Oriental Hit by 4.5 Magnitude Quake

Earthquake Today: Davao Oriental Hit by 4.5 Magnitude Quake

by Sandy Ghaz

Date:
August 9, 2022

in:
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Phivolcs Releases Bulletin about Earthquake Today August 9, 2022 in Davao Oriental

EARTHQUAKE TODAY AUGUST 9, 2022 – The Phivolcs recorded a 4.5 magnitude earthquake in Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental.

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 hit a part of Davao Oriental, August 9, 2022. At 05:56 a.m., Governor Generoso was hit by an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5.

Photo: PHIVOLCS

According to Phivolcs, the earthquake today August 9, 2022 that hit a part of Davao Oriental was located at 06.18° North, 126.88° East – 104 km South 60° East of Governor Generoso with a depth of origin of 047 kilometers.

Phivolcs stated in its bulletin that damages are not expected from the said quake as well as aftershocks. The agency stated that no intensity was felt at the epicenter of the quake as well as 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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