PHIVOLCS recorded 4.7 Magnitude Earthquake hitsKiblawan (Davao Del Sur). The time of impact is around 02:10:58 AM on Wednesday Noon, May 27, 2020.

PHIVOLCS also recorded the location of the quake, 06.56°N, 125.20°E – 011 km S 06° W of Kiblawan (Davao Del Sur), and the Depth of Focus (Km) is 019. There are no casualties that have been damage.

This is the usual scenario in the Philippines because we are under the Pacific Ring Of Fire where active and dormant volcanoes reside. The red dot represents the epicenter of the earthquake.

Reported Intensities :

Intensity IV- Kiblawan and Sulop, Davao del Sur
Intensity III- Digos City and Matanao, Davao del Sur
Instrumental Intensities:
Intensity II – Malungon, Sarangani
Intensity I- Kidapawan City

According to the source, “PHIVOLCS works to ensure safe communities through several key strategies: 1. establishment of effective monitoring network, development and application of technologies for accurate prediction of volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunami occurrences, and other related hazards, 2. mapping and delineation of areas prone to volcanic eruptions and earthquakes and 3. enhanced capacity for comprehensive disaster preparedness and risk mitigation.”

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