Tag: 4.3 magnitude quake

4.3-magnitude quake hits Bukidnon

(Eagle News)—A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck Bukidnon early Saturday, April 13. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit five kilometers northeast of Pangantucan at 12:20 a.m. The depth of focus of the quake, which was of tectonic origin, was 7 kilometers. The following intensities were recorded: Intensity V – Pangantucan, Bukidnon Intensity IV – Kalilangan, Kadingilan, and Maramag, Bukidnon Intensity III – Damulog, Kibawe, Quezon and Valencia City, Bukidnon Intensity II – […]

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Rescue work continues in Ischia as new day begins

ISCHIA, Italy (Reuters) — Rescue workers sawed and moved rubble with bare hands on Tuesday (August 22) as they raced to save people caught under collapsed buildings on the island of Ischia. At least two people are believed killed and many injured after the estimated 4.3 magnitude quake hit on Monday evening (August 21). The director of the island’s hospital told media that two people were killed and about 40 injured. The Civil Protection Department […]

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