Three Quakes Rock Mindanao
@Nakitakona (56302)
Philippines
October 17, 2019 4:27am CST
Three earthquakes rocked Mindanao recently and claimed severa lives, the news said.
Around 8 in the evening of October 16, a magnitude 4.9 and 6.3 earthquakes were felt a gap of several minutes, around 52 km from Polomolok, South Cotabato.
Another earthquake of 5.1 magnitude occurred early in the morning of October 17, around 207 kilometers of the same place.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) recorded the epicenter of the quake in Tulunan, Cotabato.
5 dead and 17 persons were reported injured.
The PHILVOCS warned the people to be prepared for there are aftershocks which could be strong ensued.
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@Hannihar (129674)
• Israel
17 Oct 19
@Nakitakona
We have also had earthquakes here too and they are very scary.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
17 Oct 19
I've heard the news on the radio.It is sad that there were deaths and injuries.
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
17 Oct 19
In every natural disaster there's always victims and properties destroyed.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
17 Oct 19
@Nakitakona yes that usually happens.
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
17 Oct 19
I also heard the news. Its shocking many earthquakes are happening now around the globe.
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
17 Oct 19
You're right not only in our place but also in neighboring countries.
