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DSWD DROMIC Report #8 on the Mw 6.6 Earthquake Incident in Cataingan, Masbate as of 28 August 2020, 6PM

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Filipinas
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Govt. Philippines
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Situation Overview

On 18 August 2020 at 8:03 AM, a 6.6 magnitude earthquake jolted the municipality of Cataingan, Masbate (11.96°N, 124.03°E - 007 km S 29° E) with a tectonic origin and a depth of focus of 21 km. The earthquake was also felt in the neighboring municipalities of Masbate.

Source: DOST-PHIVOLCS Earthquake Bulletin

I. Status of Affected Families / Persons

There are 1,522 families or 6,225 persons affected by the earthquake incident in 56 Barangays in Masbate Province (see Table 1).