AFTERSHOCKS continue to rock Davao and Caraga regions following the strong Magnitude 6.0 quake Wednesday night in Davao De Oro.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said that as of 2pm February 2, a total of 383 aftershocks were recorded since the major earthquake .
Of these aftershocks, 59 were recorded simultaneously in three or more stations.
Only one of these aftershocks was felt, an hour after the major earthquake. The magnitude range of the aftershocks is between 1.3 to 3.6.
Phivolcs warned the public to expect more aftershocks for one month or more.
Amended report
Meanwhile, Phivolcs has amended its report on the earthquake that hit Davao de Oro Wednesday night.
In its report published today, February 2, Phivolcs said the quake’s epicenter is in Compostela, another town in Davao De Oro. Last night, Phivolcs said the epicenter was near New Bataan town.
“Sa replotting ng location, na-update ang reference to Compostela kasi mas malapit po ito sa epicenter. Automatic ina-identify ng system ung nearest town/landmark,” Phivolcs said.
The exact coordinates of the epicenter are: 07.65°N, 126.16°E. Based on Google maps, it is located within Barangay San Miguel in Compostela town. The nearest establishment to the epicenter is the Iglesia Ni Cristo – Local ng Kumilid.
The quake’s magnitude was also changed from 6.1 to 6.0.
Phivolcs data on places where the quake was felt and the corresponding intensity was also updated.
Intensity 5
DAVAO DE ORO
- Compostela
- Laak
- Mabini
- Maco
- Mawab
- Monkayo
- Montevista
- Nabunturan
- Pantukan
- Maragusan
- New Bataan
Davao del Norte
- Asuncion
- Braulio E. Dujali
- City of Tagum
- Carmen
- New Corell
- Santo Tomas
Davao Oriental
- Baganga
- Banaybanay
- Boston
- Cateel
- Lupon
Intensity 4
City of Davao
Davao del Norte
- Kapalong
- City of Panabo
- Island Garden City of Samal
Davao Oriental
- Caraga
- Governor Generoso
- Manay
- City of Mati
- San Isidro
- Tarragona
Surigao del Sur
- Bislig
Intensity 3
City of Cagayan De Oro
Bukidnon
- Damulog
- Kadingilan
- Kalilangan
- Libona’
- Pangantucan
- Talakag
Davao del Norte
- San Isidro
- Talaingod
Sarangani
- Malungon
South Cotabato
- Tupi
- Surigao del Sur
- Cagwait
- Hinatuan
Intensity 2
City of General Santos
City of Cotabato
Bukidnon
- Baungon
- Cabanglasan
- City of Malaybalay
- Malitbog
- City of Valencia
Misamis Oriental
- City of El Salvador
- Villanueva
Davao del Sur
- Bansalan
Cotabato
- Aleosan
- Arakan
- Banisilan
- Kabacan
- City of Kidapawan
- M’lang
- Midsayap
Sarangani
- Alabel
- Glan
- Kiamba
- Malapatan
South Cotabato
- Banga
- City of Koronadal
- Norala
- Santo Niño
- Tampakan
Sultan Kudarat
- Columbio
- Kalamansig
Surigao del Sur
- Tagbina
Southern Leyte
San Francisco
Intensity 1
Camiguin
- Catarman
- Guinsiliban
- Mahinog
- Mambajao
- Sagay
Davao del Sur
- City of Digos
- Hagonoy
- Kiblawan
- Magsaysay
- Malalag
- Matanao
- Padada
- Santa Cruz
- Sulop
Davao Occidental
- Don Marcelino
- Malita
- Santa Maria
Cotabato
- Alamada
- Antipas
- Carmen
- Libungan
- Magpet
- Makilala
- Matalam
- Pikit
- President Roxas
- Tulunan
Sarangani
- Maasim
South Cotabato
- Lake Sebu
- Polomolok
Sultan Kudarat
- Esperanza
- President Quirino
- City of Tacurong
Surigao del Norte
- Dapa
Bohol
- Candijay
Instrumental Intensities
Intensity V – Nabunturan, Davao de Oro
Intensity III – City of Davao; City of Kidapawan, Cotabato; Alabel, Sarangani; Tupi, South Cotabato
Intensity II – San Francisco, Southern Leyte; Glan, Kiamba, and Malapatan, Sarangani; City of Koronadal, Norala, Santo Niño, and Tampakan, South Cotabato;
City of General Santos
Intensity I – Maitum, Sarangani; Surallah, T’Boli, and Tantangan, South Cotabato
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photo: Courtesy Nabunturan Emergency Response Team through PIA-Davao De Oro
