Naway walang mga naperwisyo... The Antique province was jolted by a magnitude 5.7 earthquake on the afternoon of Friday, as reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology; adding that there were reports of damage in some areas and aftershocks are expected. The tremor struck at 4:05 p.m. with its epicenter 5 kilometers southeast of the town of Culasi at a depth of 14 kilometers and was disclosed to be tectonic in origin. According to Phivolcs, the quake was felt at: Intensity VI in Culasi, Antique. Intensity V in Kalibo, Aklan; Sebaste, Pandan, Lauan and Libertad (Antique) Intensity IV in San Jose, Sibalom and San Remegio (Antique) Intensity III in La Carlota City, Roxas City, Ilo-ilo City Intensity II in Cebu City Intensity I in Zamboanga City As of writing, the local government of Culasi disclosed there was no reported damage to properties in their area so far, but a man, Milo Estocado, 53, was injured when he fell from a house during the tremors which resulted to a fractured left foot, as reported by ABS CBN. He is being treated in Angel Salazar Memorial Hospital in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique. Photo Credit: Manila Bulletin Photo Credit: Manila Bulletin Abbreviated Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale, for a clearer perception of intensity differences (USGS): I. Not felt except by a very few under especially favorable conditions. II. Felt only by a few persons at rest, especially on upper floors of buildings. III. Felt quite noticeably by persons indoors, especially on upper floors of buildings. Many people do not recognize it as an earthquake. Standing motor cars may rock slightly. Vibrations similar to the passing of a truck. Duration estimated. IV. Felt indoors by many, outdoors by few during the day. At night, some awakened. Dishes, windows, doors disturbed; walls make cracking sound. Sensation like heavy truck striking building. Standing motor cars rocked noticeably. V. Felt by nearly everyone; many awakened. Some dishes, windows broken. Unstable objects overturned. Pendulum clocks may stop. VI. Felt by all, many frightened. Some heavy furniture moved; a few instances of fallen plaster. Damage slight.
Posted on: Sat, 04 Oct 2014 00:28:51 +0000
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