Phivolcs Releases Bulletin about Earthquake Davao Oriental w/ 4.1 Magnitude
EARTHQUAKE DAVAO ORIENTAL – The Phivolcs recorded a 4.1 magnitude earthquake in Tarragona, November 22, 2022 and here are the details.
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 was the 7.1 magnitude quake in Davao Oriental. There were expected aftershocks due to the said quake and a tsunami advisory was released then.
Previously, Phivolcs also 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 Davao Oriental, November 22, 2022. At 11:52 p.m., Tarragona was hit by an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1.
According to Phivolcs, the earthquake that hit a part of Davao Oriental was located at 06.41°North, 126.87°East – 085 km South 34° East of Tarragona with a depth of origin of 167 kilometers.
Phivolcs stated in its bulletin that damages are not expected from the said quake as well as aftershocks. Furthermore, no intensity was felt at the epicenter of the quake as well as the nearby areas. No instrumental intensities were recorded as well.
Keep safe everyone. Rest assured we will keep you posted for official updates from Phivolcs and other weather agencies.
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