3.1 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Davao Occidental
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit Sarangani, Davao Occidental on Monday, January 18, 2020, at exactly 07:16 a.m. according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).
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.
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Meanwhile, based on the latest earthquake bulletin, the 3.1 magnitude earthquake that jolted Davao Occidental was tectonic in origin and it hit at a depth of 49 kilometers.
There’s no immediate damage and aftershocks reported as of press time.
Phivolcs noted that the Magnitude 3 earthquake is “felt by many people indoors especially in upper floors of buildings. Vibration is felt like one passing of a light truck.”
“Dizziness and nausea are experienced by some people. Hanging objects swing moderately. Still water in containers oscillates moderately,” PHIVOLCS added.
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