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Abra quake generates over 800 aftershocks in 24 hours
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FILE: Government emergency responders in Benguet retrieve the body of a man trapped in a collapsed structure in Buyagan, La Trinidad after a strong quake hit the area Wednesday morning. (Photo: PNP Cordillera via Philippine News Agency/Facebook)
A total of 815 aftershocks were recorded as of 8 a.m. Of these, 168 were plotted or located, and 24 were felt.
Magnitudes of these aftershocks ranged from 1.5 to 5.
On Wednesday, the strong tectonic quake struck 3 kilometers northwest of the municipality of Tayum at 8:43 a.m. It was 17 km deep.
Phivolcs Director Renato Solidum Jr., in a public briefing, said the quake was caused by the movement along the Abra River Fault.
Typically, the first two days would generate many aftershocks, and the number would gradually decrease, he said.
Solidum advised the public to inspect damaged infrastructure first and refrain from staying there for the meantime.
Further, he urged the local government to identify areas that must be avoided for safety reasons.
Mark Christian Dizon
July 28, 2022 at 3:29 PM
This is alarming is this one the effects of so much changes in our climate, let’s spread awareness about this one be responsible everyone in what you are doing. Keep safe everyone!