PHILVOCS UPDATE: A 4.5-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Kalilangan, Bukidnon

Marie Test

According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, a 4.5-magnitude earthquake jolted Kalilangan.

Today, December 6, 2022, two (2) earthquakes with magnitudes greater than 4.0 were recorded in Bukidnon. Pangantucan was the epicenter of the first earthquake, which had a magnitude of 4.4. Following that, a 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck Kalilangan.

Today’s 4.5-magnitude earthquake in Bukidnon was recorded by the Phivolcs.

Most earthquakes strike with no warning. Several places in and around the Philippines have recently been shaken by earthquakes of varying magnitudes.

The 7.1-magnitude quake in Davao Oriental was one of the strong quakes recorded by Phivolcs. Aftershocks were expected as a result of the earthquake, and a tsunami warning was issued.

Previously, Phivolcs recorded an earthquake in Zambales. The magnitude was 6.1. People were terrified of the so-called “Big One” after experiencing strong shaking. However, the agency advised the public not to panic and to wait for factual information.

On December 6, 2022, a quake struck a portion of Bukidnon. An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 struck Kalilangan.

According to Phivolcs, the earthquake that struck a part of Bukidnon today, December 5, 2022, was located at 07.77°North, 124.72°East, or 004 km north, 46° west of Kalilangan, with a depth of origin of 001 kilometers.

According to Phivolcs’ bulletin, the quake may cause damage, but aftershocks are not expected. According to the agency, no intensity was recorded at the quake’s epicenter or in the surrounding areas. The following intensities of instruments were recorded:

  • Intensity IV
    • Kalilangan, Bukidnon
  • Intensity II
    • Talakag, Bukidnon
  • Intensity I
    • Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental
    • Malaybalay, Bukidnon

Everyone, please stay safe. We will keep you informed of official updates from Phivolcs and other weather agencies.

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