Earthquake Today: 4.4 Magnitude Quake Hits Leyte

Phivolcs Releases Bulletin about Earthquake Today August 13, 2022 in Leyte

EARTHQUAKE TODAY AUGUST 13, 2022 – The Phivolcs recorded a 4.4 magnitude earthquake in Merida, Leyte.

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 was 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, a quake hit a part of Leyte, August 13, 2022. At 06:49 a.m., Merida was hit by an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4.

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Photo: PHIVOLCS

According to Phivolcs, the earthquake today August 13, 2022 that hit a part of Leyte was located at 10.95° North, 124.52° East – 005 km North 23° West of Merida with a depth of origin of 022 kilometers.

Phivolcs stated in its bulletin that damages are not expected from the said quake as well as aftershocks. No intensity was felt at the epicenter of the quake nor any nearby area. According to the agency, instrumental Intensity II was recorded in Albuera and Calubian, Leyte.

Keep safe everyone. Rest assured we will keep you posted for official updates from Phivolcs and other weather agencies.

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