Phivolcs Releases Bulletin about the Earthquake Bukidnon December 20, 2022
EARTHQUAKE BUKIDNON – The Phivolcs recorded a 5.0 magnitude earthquake in Kalilangan, December 20, 2022.
Following the 4.3 magnitude earthquake that jolted Maguindanao del Norte a few days ago, another strong quake was recorded by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The quake hit a part of Bukidnon. According to the agency, it had a magnitude of 5.0.
The earthquake that struck Bukidnon today, December 20, 2022, was tectonic in origin. It specifically hit Kalilangan at 05:44 a.m.
According to Phivolcs, the earthquake that hit a part of Bukidnon was located at 07.81°North, 124.75°East – 007 km North 03° East of Kalilangan with a depth of focus of 003 kilometers.
Phivolcs stated in its bulletin that damages are expected from the said quake as well as aftershocks. According to the agency, the following intensities were felt in these areas:
- Intensity V
- Amai Manabilang, Lanao del Sur
- Intensity IV
- Kalilangan, Bukidnon
- Kapatagan, Malabang, and Wao, Lanao del Sur
- Barira, and Matanog, Maguindanao
- City of Cotabato
- Intensity III
- Damulog, Dangcagan, Don Carlos, Kadingilan, Libona, Maramag,
Pangantucan, Quezon, and Talakag, Bukidnon
- Damulog, Dangcagan, Don Carlos, Kadingilan, Libona, Maramag,
- Intensity II
- Cabanglasan, Lantapan, City of Malaybalay, San Fernando, and City of
Valencia, Bukidnon - City of Cagayan De Oro
- Cabanglasan, Lantapan, City of Malaybalay, San Fernando, and City of
- Intensity I
- Malitbog, Bukidnon
- Villanueva, Misamis Oriental
Keep safe everyone. Rest assured we will keep you posted for official updates from Phivolcs and other weather agencies.
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