Surigao del Norte Hit by Earthquake with 4.3 Magnitude & Another Quake w/ 4.1 Magnitude
EARTHQUAKE – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded two (2) strong quakes in Surigao del Norte, June 6, 2021.
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“. But the agency advises the people to wait for factual information and not to panic.
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Recently, two (2) quakes hit a part of Surigao del Norte, June 6, 2021. At 09:51 p.m., Burgos was hit by an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3. It has a depth of focus of 007 kilometers and was tectonic in origin.
According to Phivolcs, the quake that hit a part of Surigao del Norte was located at 10.22°North, 126.37°East – 039 km North 56° East of Burgos. No damage and aftershock was expected of the said quake.
At 10:02 p.m., another quake hit Surigao del Norte. Phivolcs recorded a 4.1 magnitude earthquake at 10.31°North, 126.50°East – 057 km North 56° East of Burgos. The quake that was tectonic in origin had a depth of focus of 7 kilometers.
Phivolcs stated in its bulletin that no damage is expected of the said quake and as well as aftershocks. Furthermore, no intensity was felt at the epicenter of the quake and its nearby areas.
Keep safe everyone. Rest assured we’ll keep you posted for official updates from Phivolcs and other weather agencies.
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