Posted on 10/14/2013 5:34:12 PM PDT by bd476
Event Time
2013-10-15 00:13:00 UTC
2013-10-15 08:13:00 UTC+08:00 at epicenter
2013-10-14 17:13:00 UTC-07:00 system time
Location
9.800°N 124.200°E depth=33.0km (20.5mi)
Nearby Cities
2km (1mi) S of Carmen, Philippines
31km (19mi) ESE of Tibigan, Philippines
40km (25mi) SSW of Talibon, Philippines
41km (25mi) ENE of Tagbilaran, Philippines
636km (395mi) SSE of Manila, Philip
12 earthquakes 2.5 or greater in map area...
5.0
2km NE of Buenavista, Philippines
2013-10-15 13:47:16 UTC+08:0019.9 km
4.8
2km NNW of Maribojoc, Philippines
2013-10-15 13:12:16 UTC+08:0019.9 km
5.2
2km W of Clarin, Philippines
2013-10-15 12:22:31 UTC+08:0025.1 km
5.0
2km SSE of Clarin, Philippines
2013-10-15 10:42:02 UTC+08:0022.9 km
4.6
1km WNW of Calero, Philippines
2013-10-15 10:36:52 UTC+08:0020.4 km
4.9
2km E of Maribojoc, Philippines
2013-10-15 09:55:31 UTC+08:0021.3 km
5.2
6km SSW of Loon, Philippines
2013-10-15 09:37:57 UTC+08:0022.6 km
4.8
14km SE of Perrelos, Philippines
2013-10-15 09:25:00 UTC+08:0021.3 km
5.0
3km E of Canmaya Diot, Philippines
2013-10-15 09:07:38 UTC+08:0020.7 km
5.3
2km ESE of Nahawan, Philippines
2013-10-15 08:33:47 UTC+08:0027.7 km
5.3
7km NW of Danao, Philippines
2013-10-15 08:29:01 UTC+08:0038.9 km
7.1
2km NE of Catigbian, Philippines
2013-10-15 08:12:32 UTC+08:0020.0 km
Some comments from those in this earthquake:
Duamguete - I am retired here from the US and never felt anything like this in my life. At first it sounded like a helicopter flying very low, but then the shaking and vibrations continued for 20 seconds. We were fortunate and had no damage but stayed outside and felt after shocks for more than three hours after. We thank The Lord for no damage.
Gingoog City - thats the strongest earthquake i had experienced for my 34 years.
Cebu City - This was the strongest quake EVER
Bacolod - I am from the UK and I have been living in the Philippines about 4 years. This is the worst earthquake that I have experienced. The whole house shook.
Iloilo City - We felt the earthquake here at past 8 in the morning. It was strong. The whole building was shaking.
Dumaguete - We ran outside as our house was madly shaking
Iligan City - We in Iligan City felt the strong shaking of earthquake at 8:15AM today. Street electric cables strongly swayed and our house shook strong we fear that if the shaking last a bit longer it might cause tremendous damage to structures.
Update 07:58 UTC :
Both telco providers stressed that they are also watching out for power disruptions.
“Smart’s mobile phone service in Bohol and Cebu remains largely operational despite the damage inflicted on some cell sites and network facilities
. Residents in affected areas, as well as rescue and relief groups, may access Smart stations offering free call services and mobile phone charging.
Update 07:40 UTC :
– Several government agencies and the Philippine Red Cross were ordered to submit damage assessment reports before 5 p.m. Tuesday, the chairperson of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said.
- President Aquino to go to Cebu, Bohol tomorrow; says his trip to South Korea will push through on Thursday
- Bohol and Cebu provinces are now under State of Calamity.
- Cesar Lopez (A Bohol board member) : As of 1:00PM, 26 dead in various areas in Bohol. 106 persons wounded. ER : if we add the fatalities in Cebu, the total comes closer to 40.
- One of the Chocolate Hills (A National Geological Monument) got hurt by a landslide
- 10 iconic churches in Bohol, Cebu have been severely damaged. These churches are National Heritage treasures and people do hope that they will be rebuild
This site updates every twenty minutes....on damage and assessments, after shocks etc. etc.
THUNDERSTORM ADVISORY No.1 #VPRSD
12:23PM (15OCT’13)
Expect thunderstorm over #Bohol (Candijay, Mabini, Anda) w/in an hour.
All are advised to take precautionary measures against heavy rains, strong winds, lightning and possible flashfloods. Keep monitoring for updates.
!!!! Stay safe!!!
I’ve been in my house most of the day here in Ormoc City, Leyte, and it seems as if I feel some shaking every few minutes. It’s probably my imagination running in overtime. I went downtown earlier and that’s all anybody is talking about. Most agree with me though, and feel the constant shaking in their minds, as well.
Your last post to me also included Alex, but the one on Cebu Island is AlexW if that’s the one intended.
How would you like to be the guy sitting in that multi-cab? Looks like quite a ride…
<...”I’ve been in my house most of the day here in Ormoc City, Leyte, and it seems as if I feel some shaking every few minutes. It’s probably my imagination running in overtime. I went downtown earlier and that’s all anybody is talking about. Most agree with me though, and feel the constant shaking in their minds, as well”.....>
Probably a little of both...after shocks can occur..but the mind does come into play as well...Most people are saying the same as you..they keep feeling little shakes...which is actually likely happening as well.
Glad you are safe..And thanks for saying ALEXW rather than just Alex.
How come so many Freepers in the Phillipines?
No, but we had some nice geothermal ones…
Bet he knew what it is to “Feel the earth move under his feet!”
Good on them...I hear great things about geothermal....
BTTT
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