List of Strong Earthquakes 2018 That Rocked Philippines
EARTHQUAKES 2018 – Here is a list of strong quakes that hit parts of the Philippines this year 2018.
The Philippines’ location is the reason why it is prone to quakes, typhoons, volcanic eruptions, and other natural calamities. The country lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Almost every day, several quakes are happening in the different parts of PH that is why it is really necessary for the people to be aware about what to do in case a quake hits.
When it comes to updates about the earthquakes, it is the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) that releases it to the public.
On its bulletin, Phivolcs states the date and time that the quake occurred and its location, depth of focus, origin, and magnitude. It also states whether there is an expected damage caused by the quake or not.
Furthermore, in a Phivolcs bulletin, it is stated whether there is expected aftershocks or none. It is also the institute that releases an advisory regarding tsunamis which usually follow a strong quake.
For this year, here is a list of earthquakes 2018 that hit parts of the Philippines:
January 2018 – Magnitude 4 Earthquake Hits Kawayan in Biliran,
Magnitude 4 Earthquake Hits Davao Oriental
April 2018 – 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Davao Oriental, 5.4 Earthquake Shakes Parts of Cagayan
May 2018 – 3 Strong Quakes Shake Davao Occidental, Maguindanao, Surigao del Norte
June 2018 – Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Jolts Mindanao
July 2018 – 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Batangas
August 2018 – 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Venezuela
September 2018 – 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Davao Oriental
November 2018 – 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Guimbal, Iloilo
December 2018 – 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Davao Region
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