An earthquake of a magnitude of 6.6 has shaken the South of the Philippines. The quake hit on Tuesday, the island of Mindanao, such as the U.S. seismological authorities reported. The danger of a tsunami is not, there was more.
Students & teachers from diff. schools in Region 10 run toward an open space after a mag. 6.4 #earthquake jolted some areas in Mindanao Tuesday. They were participants to the Reg’l Schools Press Conference held at Don Restituto Baol Central School, Gingoog City. ???? Nef Luczon pic.twitter.com/PdvsAR3ppo
— Phil News Agency (@pnagovph) October 29, 2019
Map of felt reports received so far following the #earthquake M6.6 in Mindanao, Philippines 42 min ago pic.twitter.com/Qi22mSuUci
— EMSC (@load quake) October 29, 2019
nevertheless, it should be assumed that the quake sideboard damage. According to the Seismological Institute, Phivolcs, the quake had a strength of 6.6. Previously, the Institute of 6.4 went out.
people fled from buildings, including schools and hospitals, to see how to Videos in social networks was. The earthquake shook the island to 9.04 local time (02.04 PM CET). Its epicenter was found in the province of Cotabato, about 970 kilometers South of the capital Manila.
Only around two weeks ago, Mindanao was hit by an earthquake. There were several Dead. The Philippines lie on the so-called Pacific ring of fire, a Region with high seismic activity. There was often earthquake and volcanic eruptions. (chk/sda)
Created: 29.10.2019, 03:11 PM
