Earthquake Collapsed Several Houses Made of Light Materials in Masbate
EARTHQUAKE IN MASBATE- The quake struck in Masbate put several houses and establishments made of light materials fail miserably.
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake Cataingan, Masbate on Tuesday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The earthquake — initially recorded as magnitude 6.5 — was recorded at 8:03 a.m.
Based on the previous article, its epicenter was located at 11.98°N, 123.98°E – 005 km S 17° W of Cataingan. The depth of the focus of the earthquake is one kilometer.
The quake was tectonic in origin. Intensity IV was felt in Mapanas in Northern Samar; Legazpi City in Albay; and Lezo in Aklan. Intensity III was felt meanwhile in Iloilo City, and Intensity I in President Roxas in Capiz.
READ ALSO: Oarfish Found Days Before 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Sign Of Bad Omen?
Meanwhile, several photos of establishments and houses collapsed by the earthquake were shared online. DZMM Teleradyo reporter Zhander Cayabyab shows photos of destroyed houses made of light materials.
Meanwhile, a netizen named Brix Mahinay also shared photos that show the damage to the Public Attorney’s Office in Cataingan, Masbate due to the earthquake this morning.
READ ALSO: Mayon, Taal, Kanlaon, & Bulusan Volcano Show Irregularities at Same Day
What can you say about this article? Just feel free to leave your reactions in the comment section.
For more news and updates, follow us on Twitter:@philnews_ph Facebook:@PhilNews and; YouTube channel Philnews Ph
