The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) releases statement of Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake hits Malita (Davao Occidental) on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at around 4:56 a.m.
Location is 06.41°N, 125.75°E – 015 km S 88° E of Malita (Davao Occidental). Depth of Focus (Km) is 100 and the Origin is TECTONIC.
Phivolcs Reported Intensities :
- Instrumental Intensities:
- Intensity III – Alabel , Sarangani; General Santos City
- This is an automatic solution.
According to Phivolcs, We cannot predict when or where an earthquake will happen. There is no reliable technology in the world that can confidently predict the date, time and location of large earthquakes. Please avoid sharing any messages that could cause panic and fear.”
See Photo below: (Courtesy by Phivolcs)
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