5.6 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines

According to Rappler news agency, on the morning of February 10, an earthquake occurred in Mindanao, Philippines. Although it did not cause any damage, experts predict that there will be many aftershocks after the earthquake.

5.6 magnitude earthquake in Mindanao. Photo: MINT

The German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said the earthquake had a magnitude of 5.6, while the Philippine seismological agency assessed the quake at magnitude 5.9.

The earthquake has disrupted search and rescue operations for dozens of people missing in a landslide caused by heavy rains in Maco town, southern Davao de Oro province. The landslide occurred on the evening of February 6 outside a gold mine. So far, the death toll has risen to 28, with 77 missing and 32 injured.

Heavy rains have been falling in many areas of Mindanao island, including the Philippine province of Davao de Oro, in recent weeks, causing severe flooding and landslides, forcing tens of thousands of people to take shelter in evacuation camps.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/dong-dat-manh-56-do-richter-tai-philippines-post726438.html