Agusan del Norte Hit by Earthquake with 4.1 Magnitude Today
EARTHQUAKE – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a 4.1 magnitude quake in Agusan del Norte today, September 9, 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“.
Phivolcs recorded a 5.6 magnitude quake in Makilala, North Cotabato at around 8 pm on July 9. It was followed by several aftershocks.
Recently, a quake has hit a part of Agusan del Norte. At 11:14 am today, September 9, 2019, Remedios Romualdez, Agusan del Norte was hit by an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1.
According to Phivolcs, the quake that hit a part of Agusan del Norte was located at 09.02°North, 125.72°East – 015 km South 76° East of Remedios Romualdez. The quake was tectonic in origin and had a depth of 015 kilometers.
According to Phivolcs, Intensity I was felt in Gingoog, Misamis Oriental. 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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