It was not the first earthquake I experienced in Mindanao, since living in Davao City for good. It doesn't mean, that I am no more scared. I also held my breath yesterday morning.
Strong earthquakes shook several areas in Mindanao yesterday, although there were no reports of injuries or damage. Thanks god! Aftershocks were felt as far as in Manila and Antipolo.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the first earthquake of magnitude of 6.9 occured at 6:09 a.m. The epicenter was 94 kilometers southwest of Cotabato City, and was even felt in Surigao City and General Santos City.
The second, at magnitude of 6.7, was felt at 6:51 a.m. with the epicenter 97 kilometers southwest of Cotabato City.
The third and strongest, at magnitude 7.1, was recorded at 7:115 a.m. at 98 kilometers southwest of Cotabato City. The epicenters of the quakes were in the sea, but most residents felt the tremors in whole Mindanao.
Since the earthquakes were deep, they would not trigger a tsunami. Good to know.
