The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) recorded that the magnitude of 5.5 hits Santa Cruz (Laguna). The time of impact is 03:13:02 AM on Friday Morning, February 28, 2020. PHIVOLCS also recorded the location of the quake, 03.84°N, 126.02°E – 187 km S 19° E of Sarangani (Davao Occidental) and the Depth of Focus (Km) is 130.

Reported Intensities:

Instrumental Intensities:

*Intensity II- Tupi, South Cotabato; Alabel and Malungon, Sarangani
*Intensity I- General Santos City; Kiamba, Sarangani; Koronadal City

The Phivolcs mandates is to predict the occurrence of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes and their related geotectonic phenomena, Determine how eruptions and earthquakes shall occur and also areas likely to be affected, Generate sufficient data for forecasting volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, Mitigate hazards of volcanic activities through appropriate detection, forecast, and warning system, and Formulate appropriate disaster preparedness plans.

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