2 consecutive quakes strikes Gigmoto, Catanduanes on Saturday -PHIVOLCS
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2 consecutive quakes strikes Gigmoto, Catanduanes on Saturday -PHIVOLCS
by Mary Antalan22 June 2024
Two consecutive earthquakes struck Gigmoto, Catanduanes on Saturday morning, June 22, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).
At 8:41:55 a.m., PHIVOLCS observed a magnitude 5.5 earthquake east of Gigmoto, Catanduanes, with a depth of 10 kilometers.
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake once again occurred in the same area at 8:41:57 a.m. with a depth of 59 kilometers.
Both earthquakes originated in tectonic.
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Intensity I was recorded in Tabaco, Albay.
The state seismologist said no damage is expected, but aftershocks might occur.
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