Phivolcs Releases Bulletin about the Earthquake in Sarangani, July 17, 2023
EARTHQUAKE – The Phivolcs recorded a 5.3 magnitude quake in Sarangani, Monday, July 17, 2023.
Following the 4.6 magnitude earthquake that hit Sulu a few months ago, another significant quake was recorded by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The quake hit a part of Sarangani. According to the agency, it had a magnitude of 5.3.
The earthquake that struck Sarangani, Monday, July 17, 2023, at 11:35 p.m. was tectonic in origin. It specifically hit Maitum in Sarangani.
According to Phivolcs, the earthquake that hit a part of Sarangani was located at 05.74°North, 124.19°East – 049 km South 44° West of Maitum. It had a depth of focus of 001 kilometers.
Phivolcs stated in its bulletin that damages are not expected from the said quake but there is a possibility of aftershocks. According to the quake-recording agency, the following intensities were felt in these areas:
Intensity II
- South Cotabato
- Koronadal
- Banga
- Polomolok
- Tampakan
- Davao Occidental
- Jose Abad Santos
- Balut Island, Sarangani
Intensity III
- Sarangani
- Maitum
- Maasim
- South Cotabato
- Lake Sebu
- Norala
- Tupi
- General Santos City
Intensity IV
- South Cotabato
- T’boli
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