Cluster of Earthquakes Hits Philippines Days After Deadly Quake
Summary
A group of moderate earthquakes occurred in the southern Philippines shortly after a major magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the region. These new quakes caused additional concern for damage and safety in an area already impacted by the large tremor and ongoing recovery efforts.Key Facts
- Several earthquakes with magnitudes between 4.6 and 5.2 happened near Mindanao Island over a weekend.
- The large earthquake on June 8 had a magnitude of 7.8, killed at least 37 people, and displaced about 20,000 residents.
- This big earthquake caused tsunami warnings, collapsed buildings, and lifted coastal land by up to 65 feet, revealing coral reefs and seagrass.
- The region lies on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," a zone known for frequent earthquakes due to tectonic plate movements.
- The main June 8 quake was caused by the subduction (one tectonic plate sliding under another) along the Cotabato Trench.
- Aftershocks like these can continue for days or weeks and may still cause damage.
- Officials advise people to avoid damaged buildings and watch for warnings, especially in coastal and landslide-prone areas.
- Earthquakes are common in this region because of the complex meeting of the Philippine Sea Plate and Eurasian Plate.
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