2020 Masbate earthquake
  Cataingan, Masbate | |
| UTC time | 2020-08-18 00:03:47 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 618734405 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | August 18, 2020[1] |
| Local time | 8:03:47 am (PST)[1] |
| Magnitude | 6.6 Mww |
| Depth | 13 km (8 mi) |
| Epicenter | 11°59′N 124°01′E / 11.98°N 124.01°ECoordinates: 11°59′N 124°01′E / 11.98°N 124.01°E[1] |
| Fault | Philippine Fault[2] |
| Type | Strike-slip[2] |
| Areas affected | Bicol Region, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Western Visayas |
| Max. intensity | PEIS – VII (Destructive)[1] VIII (Severe) |
| Tsunami | None |
| Casualties | 2 dead and 170 injured |
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake[3] struck the island province of Masbate in the Philippines on August 18, 2020, leaving at least 2 dead and 170 injured.[4][5][6][7][excessive citations]
Earthquake[]
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) initially reported a magnitude 6.5 earthquake striking at 8:03 am Philippine Standard Time (PST) in Cataingan, Masbate.[8] The report was later revised to a magnitude 6.6 earthquake.
The earthquake was also felt in several parts of Luzon and the Visayas.[5]
The fault from which the earthquake originated is located on the Masbate segment of the Philippine Fault System.[8][9]
| Earthquake report PHIVOLCS | |
| Date/Time : | 18 Aug 2020 - 08:03:47 AM |
| Location : | 11.98°N, 124.01°E - 005 km S 20° E of Cataingan (Masbate) |
| Depth of Focus (Km) : | 013 |
| Origin : | TECTONIC |
| Magnitude : | 6.6 Mww |
| PEIS Reported intensities | |
| Intensity | Locations |
|---|---|
| PEIS – VII (Destructive) | Cataingan, & Pio V. Corpuz, Masbate |
| PEIS – VI (Very Strong) | Palanas, Dimasalang, Placer, & Esperanza, Masbate |
| PEIS – V (Strong) | Masbate City, Cawayan, Baleno, Aroroy, & Mobo, Masbate; Almagro, & Tagapul-an, Samar |
| PEIS – IV (Moderately strong) | San Jacinto, Masbate; Almeria, Naval, Cabucgayan, Caibiran, Culaba, Kawayan, Maripipi, & Biliran, Biliran; Catarman, Mapanas, and Palapag,
Northern Samar; Iriga City, & Baao, Camarines Sur; Ormoc City, City of Tacloban, Babatngon, Barugo, Capoocan, Dagami, Dulag, Jaro, Julita, Kananga, La Paz, Palo, Pastrana, Tanauan, Tolosa, & Leyte, Leyte; Bulusan, Irosin, & Sorsogon City, Sorsogon; Ligao City, & Legazpi City, Albay; San Andres, Quezon; Cebu City; Bantayan, Madridejos, Santa Fe, & Talisay City, Cebu; Ivisan, & Roxas City, Capiz; Kalibo, Aklan; Sagay City, Negros Occidental |
| PEIS – III (Weak) | San Pascual, Milagros, & Claveria, Masbate; Catbalogan City, Samar; Baybay City, Abuyog, Hilongos, Isabel, Javier, and Matalom, Leyte; Naga
City; Goa, and San Jose, Camarines Sur; Panganiban, Catanduanes; Mulanay, Quezon; San Julian, & Balangiga, Eastern Samar; Batan, Makato, Malinao, New Washington, Numancia, & Tangalan, Aklan; Iloilo City; Bacolod City; Bago City, Kabankalan City, Victorias City, & Binalbagan City, Negros Occidental; Daanbantayan, Cebu |
| PEIS – II (Slightly felt) | President Roxas, Capiz; Ibajay, Lezo, and Nabas, Aklan; Patnongon, San Jose de Buenavista, & Tibiao, Antique; Daet, Camarines Norte; Virac,
Catanduanes; Guinayangan and Lopez, Quezon; Lapu-Lapu City; Mandaue City; City of Bogo, Cordova, Pinamungajan, and Sogod, Cebu; La Carlota City, Negros Occidental; Candijay, Bohol |
| PEIS – I (Scarcely perceptible) | Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental; Sipalay City, Negros Occidental |
Damage[]
Partially collapsed building housing the Public Attorney's Office and Department of Agrarian Reform in Cataingan
Cracks found in Cataingan Port following the quake
Several houses and buildings in Cataingan, Masbate collapsed due to the earthquake, including a three-storey building, its old and new public market, a police station, and the docking area of Cataingan Port.[10][11] Several roads and buildings throughout Masbate were also damaged according to the Office of Civil Defense of the Bicol Region. Power lines were also toppled down in the province, resulting in an unscheduled power interruption.[11]
Casualties[]
At least 170 people were injured, while 2 were confirmed dead; one retired policeman died after getting trapped when his house collapsed in Cataingan and one had a heart attack.[6][7]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c d Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (August 19, 2020). "Earthquake Information No.:3".
- ^ a b Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (August 19, 2020). "Foreshock-Mainshock-Aftershock Sequence of the 18 August 2020 Mw 6.6 Masbate Earthquake". Retrieved August 20, 2020.
- ^ "Magnitude 6.6 quake rattles central Philippines". Philippine Daily Inquirer. August 18, 2020.
- ^ ANSS. "Masbate 2020: M 6.6 - 13 km E of San Pedro, Philippines". Comprehensive Catalog. U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ a b "One dead, one injured as magnitude 6.6 quake rocks Masbate town". CNN Philippines. August 18, 2020.
- ^ a b "6.6-magnitude earthquake injures 36 in Masbate". Philippine Daily Inquirer. August 18, 2020.
- ^ a b "Masbate quake death toll rises to 2, hundreds injured as aftershocks rock Cataingan town". CNN Philippines. August 19, 2020.
- ^ a b "Magnitude 6.5 quake in Masbate caused by movement of PH fault zone". Philippine Daily Inquirer. August 18, 2020.
- ^ "Magnitude 6.6 rocks masbate". The Philippine Star. August 18, 2020.
- ^ "Retired police dead after being buried under collapsed home in Masbate 6.6 quake". Philippine Daily Inquirer. August 18, 2020.
- ^ a b "IN PHOTOS: Aftermath of magnitude 6.6 earthquake in Masbate". Rappler. August 18, 2020.
External links[]
- The International Seismological Centre has a bibliography and/or authoritative data for this event.
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