By: DIVINA D. DELA CRUZ
OVER 400 aftershocks have been recorded since a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Zambales
and felt in Central Luzon and Metro Manila on Monday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
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As of 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Phivolcs recorded 406 aftershocks with magnitudes ranging from 1.4 to 3.4 and Intensities from 1 to 3.
WATCH: Allan Belleza took this video showing the damaged boundary arch separating Pampanga and Bataan, right after a magnitude 6.1 quake hits Zambales
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— Tristan Nodalo (@TristanNodalo) April 22, 2019
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Phivolcs Research Seismology Research Assistant John Paul Fallar said aftershocks were expected for several days in low magnitudes since the earthquake was fading out. Higher magnitude aftershocks close to the place of origin of the quake are possible but rarely occur, he said.
Damages to St. Catherine Parish Church of Porac, Chuzon Porac Supermarket & Clark International Airport caused by 5:11 pm mag 6.1 #earthquake centered 18 kms N67E of Castillejos, Zambales on 22 Apr 2019. Operation of Clark Airport was reportedly suspended after the mag 6.1 quake. pic.twitter.com/dLFFHveJ4k
— jaime s. sincioco (@jaimessincioco) April 22, 2019
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Fallar advised the public to be prepared and be aware of open areas and evacuation centers.
Source: manilatimes.net
