The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) recorded that Magnitude 6.6 Earthquake hits Governor Generoso (Davao Oriental). The time of impact is around 04:50:16 PM on Thursday Afternoon, June 4, 2020.

PHIVOLCS also recorded the location of the quake, 05.55°N, 127.17°E – 172 km S 45° E of Governor Generoso (Davao Oriental), and the Depth of Focus (Km) is 134. There are no casualties that have been damage.

Reported Intensities :
Intensity III – Kiamba, Sarangani
Intensity II – General Santos City
Instrumental Intensities:
Intensity III – Kiamba & Malungon, Sarangani
Intensity II – Alabel, Sarangani; Tupi, South Cotabato; General Santos City; Koronodal City

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.

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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