Magnitude 5.2 earthquake
shakes Mindanao
There were no immediate reports of damage or
injury trom the tremblor that was of tectonic origin
and occurred at a 19-kilometer depth of focus.
Phivolcs said that the quake was also felt in the
following areas:
* Reported intensity V Bansalan and Magsaysay David
MANILA, Philippines - Amagnitude 5.2
earthquake jolted a large swath of Mindanao in the
early hours of Saturday, the Philippine Institute of
Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
Instrumental Intensity IV - Kidapawan City: Tup.
South Cotabato: Malungon Sarangani
Instrumental intensity II - Alabel Sarangan General
Santos City
Instrumental Intensity 1-Kamba Sarangani
Phivolcs cautioned residents that aftershocks are
bereath Davao Region centered 11 kilometers
likely to occur
1. How strong was the earthquake?
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2. What is the magnitude of an earthquake that was felt in different
areas of Mindanao?
3. What are the intensities of an earthquake that were felt in different
areas of Mindanao?
4. What are the two scales used in the news article to describe the
earthquake that occur in Mindanao?
5. What do you think is the difference between magnitude and intensity?
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Answers & Comments
The inland quake, which struck at 2:16 a.m. beneath Davao Region, centered 11 kilometers southeast of Kiblawan town in Davao del Sur.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injury from the tremblor that was of tectonic origin and occurred at a 19-kilometer depth of focus.
Phivolcs said that the quake was also felt in the following areas:
•Reported Intensity V – Bansalan and •Magsaysay, Davao del Sur
•Instrumental Intensity IV – Kidapawan City; Tupi, South Cotabato; Malungon, Sarangani
•Instrumental Intensity II – Alabel, Sarangani; General Santos City;
•Instrumental Intensity I – Kiamba, Sarangani