Masbate Hit by Earthquake with 4.1 Magnitude Today (June 12, 2019)
EARTHQUAKE – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a 4.1 magnitude quake in Masbate today, June 12, 2019.
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 were felt leaving people fearing about the so-called “Big One“.
Recently, a strong quake has hit a part of the country. At 07:02 am today, June 12, 2019, Masbate was rocked by an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1.
According to Phivolcs, the quake that hit a part of Masbate was located at 12.30°North, 123.75°East – 014 km South 10° West of Batuan.
The quake was tectonic in origin and had a depth of 006 kilometers.
Based on the bulletin posted by Phivolcs on its official Twitter page, there are no expected damages caused by the quake and as well as aftershocks.
Keep safe everyone. We’ll keep you posted for updates.
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