Earthquake in the Philippines: The earth has once then shaken strongly in the Philippines. A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Mindanao region early Friday. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the tremor was recorded at 7:03 am (4:33 am IST).
The epicenter of the earthquake was well-nigh 90 kilometers unelevated the ground. It is a matter of relief that till now there is no news of anyone stuff injured or killed. Local teams are reaching the spot and taking stock of the situation, and aftershocks are stuff monitored.
Philippines was shaken last week also
The quake came just days without a quake that shook the southern Philippines on October 10. Then there was a strong earthquake of 7.4 magnitude, in which seven people died. Buildings of several schools and a hospital were damaged, and electricity was lost in many areas.
A tsunami warning was moreover issued at that time, which was later lifted. As a precaution, people from coastal areas were sent to unscratched places.
Davao was the worst unauthentic area
The European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) had reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 62 kilometers. Davao City, which has a population of well-nigh 5.4 million, was hardest hit. Schools were evacuated, and tsunami warnings were moreover given.
Why do so many earthquakes alimony happening?
The Philippines lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is considered the most zippy seismic zone in the world. For this reason, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions often occur here. The country has faced such strong shocks several times in the last few weeks.
