The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) recorded that Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake hits Lubang (Occidental Mindoro). The time of impact is around 03:18:13 AM on Sunday Morning, May 10, 2020.

PHIVOLCS also recorded the location of the quake, 14.11°N, 120.25°E – 031 km N 26° E of Lubang (Occidental Mindoro), and the Depth of Focus (Km) is 085. 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 III – Quezon 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.

Tsunami is also the greatest threat after the quake as the wave moves backward from the seashore and produces a gigantic wave that has a strong power to crush its path.

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