Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake rocks Negros Occidental (Nov 14)

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit Negros Occidental on Wednesday, November 14, 2012.

Magnitude 5.8 quake hits Negros Occidental

Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recorded the earthquake at exactly 1:21:42 PM. The epicenter was traced 26 kilometers (km) northwest of Cauayan, Negros Occidental. It was tectonic in origin and had a depth of 10 km.

Phivolcs says damage and aftershocks are expected from a magnitude 5.8 earthquake.

Reported Intensities:

  • Intensity 5 – Binalbagan, Hinobaan & Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, Iloilo City
  • Intensity 4 – Siga, Cappiz; Alimodian, Bago City; Nueva Valencia, Guimaras; Pontevedra, Negros Occidental
  • Intensity 3 – Dao, Capiz; Sipalay, Negros Occidental; Patnongon, San Jose, Culasi, Antique; Masbate; Lezo, Aklan
  • Intensity 2 – Canlaon city, Murcia, Negros Occidental; Dipolog City

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