MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported a magnitude 4.1 earthquake that shook parts of Mindanao Saturday morning, November 9, 2019.
The exact time of occurrence was recorded at 08:07:28 AM with epicenter at 06.75°N, 125.00°E - 022 km S 59° E of Tulunan, Cotabato.
The earthquake that occurred has a tectonic origin with 12 km depth of focus.
Phivolcs said that aftershocks and damage are not expected.
Update on October 2019 Cotabato Fault System earthquake series
As of 7:00 am on Friday (November 8), the total number of earthquakes recorded since the October 29, 2019 Magnitude 6.6 earthquake event is already 2226, with 917 plotted and 161 felt at various intensities.
"Minor to moderate-magnitude earthquakes may be expected to occur in the vicinity of the epicentral area and may persist for several days to weeks, with the possibility of some being felt at various intensities," Phivolcs said.
As previously advised, people are reminded to be cautious of structures that are visibly weakened by ground shaking during the 16 October 2019 M6.3, the 29 October 2019 M6.6 and the 31 October 2019 M6.5 earthquakes.
Preparedness of communities is highly encouraged and people are enjoined to protect themselves by doing the “drop, cover and hold” procedure during a strongly felt earthquake.
DOST-PHIVOLCS Quick Response Team (QRT) is currently investigating the geologic impacts, assessing structural damages, establishing additional portable seismic stations in the vicinity of the earthquake epicenters to augment existing seismic monitoring network, to monitor and study ongoing occurrence of earthquake events.
— The Summit Express
The exact time of occurrence was recorded at 08:07:28 AM with epicenter at 06.75°N, 125.00°E - 022 km S 59° E of Tulunan, Cotabato.
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| Magnitude 4.1 earthquake shakes Cotabato Saturday morning, November 9. |
The earthquake that occurred has a tectonic origin with 12 km depth of focus.
Phivolcs said that aftershocks and damage are not expected.
Update on October 2019 Cotabato Fault System earthquake series
As of 7:00 am on Friday (November 8), the total number of earthquakes recorded since the October 29, 2019 Magnitude 6.6 earthquake event is already 2226, with 917 plotted and 161 felt at various intensities.
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| Seismicity map related to the October 2019 Cotabato Fault System earthquake series (as of 07 November 2019, 6PM). Photo Credit: DOST-Phivolcs |
"Minor to moderate-magnitude earthquakes may be expected to occur in the vicinity of the epicentral area and may persist for several days to weeks, with the possibility of some being felt at various intensities," Phivolcs said.
As previously advised, people are reminded to be cautious of structures that are visibly weakened by ground shaking during the 16 October 2019 M6.3, the 29 October 2019 M6.6 and the 31 October 2019 M6.5 earthquakes.
Preparedness of communities is highly encouraged and people are enjoined to protect themselves by doing the “drop, cover and hold” procedure during a strongly felt earthquake.
DOST-PHIVOLCS Quick Response Team (QRT) is currently investigating the geologic impacts, assessing structural damages, establishing additional portable seismic stations in the vicinity of the earthquake epicenters to augment existing seismic monitoring network, to monitor and study ongoing occurrence of earthquake events.
— The Summit Express
