Over 8,300 aftershocks recorded after magnitude 7.8 Mindanao earthquake
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 8,381 aftershocks have been recorded since the magnitude 7.8 offshore earthquake that struck Maasim, Sarangani in Mindanao last June 8, state seismologists said Friday.
In an update issued at 5 a.m. on Friday, June 19, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said 2,040 of the aftershocks had been plotted, while 90 were reported as felt.
Phivolcs said the aftershocks ranged in magnitude from 1.2 to 6.4.
(Image from Phivolcs)
Phivolcs data showed that aftershock activity has generally declined since the earthquake, with daily recorded events dropping from 1,083 during the first monitoring period between June 8 and 9 to 516 between June 18 and 19.
There were, however, intermittent increases in seismic activity, including 884 recorded aftershocks between June 14 and 15.
Phivolcs earlier said the aftershocks generated by the powerful quake may persist for weeks or up to a month. /gsg
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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.
