Aftermath of magnitude 6 earthquake in Surigao Del Sur
A magnitude 6 earthquake left massive devastation in San Agustin, Surigao Del Sur earlier today, November 16, 2020.
Earthquakes hit without prior signs/warnings most of the time.
The territories and nations including the Philippines lying along the Pacific Ring of Fire are prone to earthquakes.
On a daily basis, the PHIVOLCS record numerous quakes occurring in the country.
In an earthquake advisory it releases from time to time whenever there is an unprecedented land movement/action, it notes the location of the quake, its epicenter and depth of focus, and the time and date it hit an area. The agency also notes whether or not there are expected damages and aftershocks of a quake.
Meanwhile, several house structures and establishments were heavily damaged brought by the recent quake that jolted Surigao Del Sur.
Take a look at some photos below.
Based on the earthquake bulletin, the magnitude 6 earthquake that jolted the province was tectonic in origin and it hit at a depth of 54 kilometers.
Intensity 6 was also felt in the neighboring Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, and other areas.
The recent jolt in the province also resulted in 3.1 and 1.6 magnitudes.
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Note: We will continue to monitor any incident regarding the said earthquake and we will post an update here.