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EARTHQUAKE: 4.3 Magnitude Quake Rocks Agusan del Norte

Agusan del Norte Hit by Earthquake with 4.3 Magnitude

EARTHQUAKE – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a 4.3 magnitude quake in Agusan del Norte, June 12, 2022.

Most of the time, quakes hit with no prior signs. Recently, several places in and out of the Philippines were shaken by quakes of different magnitudes.

One of the strong quakes recorded by Phivolcs is the 7.1 magnitude quake in Davao Oriental. There were expected aftershocks due to the said quake and a tsunami advisory was released.

Previously, in April 22, Phivolcs recorded a quake in a part of Zambales. It had a magnitude of 6.1. Strong shaking was felt leaving people fearing about the so-called “Big One“. But the agency advises the people to wait for factual information and not to panic.

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Recently, a quake hit a part of Agusan del Norte, June 12, 2022. At 10:21 a.m., Tubay was hit by an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3.

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Photo: PHIVOLCS

According to Phivolcs, the quake that hit a part of Agusan del Norte was located at 09.19°North, 125.58°East – 005 km North 70° East of Tubay with a depth of origin of 005 kilometers.

Phivolcs stated in its bulletin that damages are expected from the said quake but there may be no aftershocks. As of this writing, the records state that the following intensities were felt in these areas:

  • Intensity IV
  • Intensity III

Keep safe everyone. Rest assured we will keep you posted for official updates from Phivolcs and other weather agencies.

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