MANILA – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded an earthquake swarm of 54 incidents off the coast of Claveria, Masbate, and urged residents near the shoreline to remain vigilant and be aware of natural warning signs of a possible tsunami.
In a social media post on Tuesday, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Phivolcs said the number was logged from 8:52 a.m. on July 13 to 4 p.m. on July 14, including five felt at Intensity V based on its Earthquake Intensity Scale.
“Ang mga lindol ay may lakas na Magnitude 1.6 hanggang 5.4 at lalim na 1 hanggang 45 kilometro (The earthquakes had a magnitude of 1.6 to 5.4 and a depth of 1 to 45 kilometers),” it added.
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While there is no certainty that the swarm will lead to a stronger earthquake, the agency has urged residents, particularly those in coastal areas, to remain alert, practice earthquake preparedness and watch for natural warning signs of a possible local tsunami.FEATURED STORIES
