Tag: Luzon earthquake

JUST IN: 5.9-magnitude quake hits Bukidnon — PHIVOLCS

(Eagle News)–A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Bukidnon on Monday, Nov. 18, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. PHIVOLCS said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 6 kilometers northwest of Kadingilan at 9:22 p.m. Depth of focus was 10 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensities: Intensity V -Kidapawan City Intensity IV – Davao City and Cotabato City Instrumental Intensities: Intensity IV – Kidapawan City Intensity III – Davao City No damage […]

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Robredo urges vigilance, condoles with those affected by Luzon quake

(Eagle News)–Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday, April 23, condoled with those affected by the 6.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Luzon the day before. “Lubos akong nakikiramay sa lahat ng napinsala sa lindol kahapon,” she said in a statement. Robredo also urged vigilance and readiness. “Ang trahedyang ito ay paalala sa bawat isa sa atin na ang panganib ay maaring bigla ang pagdating, at dapat tayo’y laging handa,” she said. At least seven people were killed […]

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NDRRMC: At least 7 killed, 81 hurt following 6.1- magnitude quake in Luzon

(Eagle News)—At least seven people were killed and 81 others were reported injured after a 6.1-magnitude earthquake that struck the country on Monday, April 22. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council spokesperson Edgar Posadas said in an interview over GMA’s dzbb that authorities were still looking for 24 people reported missing as of Tuesday morning. Many of those, he said, were believed trapped after the Chuzon Supermarket in Porac, Pampanga collapsed as a result […]

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