Tag: Mindanao earthquake

5.9-magnitude quake jolts parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News) — A 5.9-magnitude earthquake was felt in parts of Mindanao on Monday night, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. According to PHIVOLCS, the earthquake hit at 10:38 p.m. It had its epicenter nine kilometers northwest of Kadingilan, Bukidnon and a depth of eight kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity V- Kadingilan, Bukidnon Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – Cagayan De Oro City and Gingoog City, Misamis […]

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NDRRMC: Death toll in 6.9-magnitude quake in Mindanao rises to nine

(Eagle News) — The death toll in the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that hit Mindanao on Sunday, Dec. 15, has risen to nine. Based on a report from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, 111 were also injured while two were missing–one from Davao and the other from SOCCSKSARGEN. Authorities have already ended operations at a grocery store in Padada that collapsed following the quake with an epicenter nine kilometers west of Matanao. As of […]

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CDRRMO officer says there are signs of life inside quake-damaged condo complex in Davao

(Eagle News)–Authorities on Thursday, Oct. 31, said it found signs of life in a  Davao condominium complex that sustained heavy damage following the 6.5-magnitude earthquake in Mindanao. Rodrigo Bustillo, the city’s disaster risk reduction management operation and warning officer,  made the conclusion after a rescue team went to the second floor of  Ecoland 4000 developed by DMCI. “When we tapped the ground, meron din silang narinig na parang nagrespond,” Bustillo said. He said prior to […]

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In photos: Cracks in the walls of the houses of Duterte, Go following 6.5-magnitude quake in Mindanao

(Eagle News)–In these pictures courtesy of Senator Bong Go, cracks are shown in the walls of the houses of President Rodrigo Duterte and in the senator’s own house in Davao. This was after the 6.5-magnitude quake in Cotabato that hit two days after another strong earthquake struck the area, leaving several people dead and scores hurt. “Ok naman kami ng pangulo. Nag usap kami kanina. Nag cr sya habang lumindol,” Go said. He said he […]

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6.5-magnitude quake hits Mindanao

(Eagle News)–A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao on Friday, Oct. 31. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 27 kilometers northeast of Tulunan, Cotabato at 9:11 a.m. Depth of focus was eight kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Reported Intensities: Intensity VII – Tulunan and Makilala, Cotabato; Kidapawan City; Matanao, Bansalan, Magsaysay and Santa Cruz, Davao Del Sur; Digos City Intensity VI – Davao City; Hagonoy, […]

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Duterte to gov’t agencies: Provide assistance to Mindanao quake victims, rehabilitate affected areas

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered government agencies to extend assistance to Mindanao, which was hit by a 6.3-magnitude earthquake. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the “immediate assistance” was for those in need, and “to study plans on how to rehabilitate the damaged areas.” The Palace is “saddened by this unfortunate incident and, in the meantime, wishes to express its sympathies to those who were affected” by the earthquake that  killed at least five people […]

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