Mindanao aftershocks near 3,900 — Phivolcs
MANILA, Philippines — The number of aftershocks from the magnitude 7.8 offshore earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8 has climbed to 3,860 as of 9 a.m. Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
The agency reported that of the total, 966 aftershocks have been plotted, while 64 were felt by residents in affected areas.
The recorded aftershocks ranged in magnitude from 1.2 to 6.4.
READ: Sarangani families sleep on roadsides as aftershocks hit Mindanao
The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck offshore Maasim, Sarangani in Mindanao at 7:37 a.m. on June 8 was generated by movement along the Cotabato Trench.
Phivolcs previously said aftershocks from the powerful earthquake could continue for weeks or even up to a month.
Earlier reports said families in the affected communities slept on roadsides and other open spaces outside their homes due to the continued ground movement./dp
HELP MINDANAO EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS
The Inquirer Foundation is calling for support for communities devastated by the recent magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao.
In partnership with the Philippine Red Cross, the foundation is amplifying appeals for food, clean water and other critical assistance for affected families.
Donors may send contributions directly to the Philippine Red Cross through its official transfer channels, the complete list is available on the PRC’s Facebook page.
The Philippine Red Cross has activated its emergency fund campaign and deployed teams on the ground to provide medical services, distribute relief goods and extend psychosocial support to affected families.
