Earthquakes hit the Philippines again, with strong tremors felt early in the morning

Earthquakes Hit The Philippines Again:  Seismic tremors have been felt repeatedly in the Philippines. Early Friday morning, the Philippines experienced another tremor. A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Mindanao region of the Philippines. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake was recorded at 07:03 am (04:33 IST).

Strong tremors have been felt in the Philippines for several days.

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According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake was located at a depth of 90 kilometers below the ground. There are no reports of casualties or major damage. Local disaster management teams are assessing the situation and monitoring for aftershocks.

Strong tremors felt before

The Philippines has been experiencing similar aftershocks in the past. This tremor comes a week after a powerful earthquake struck the southern Philippines on October 10. A 7.4 magnitude quake struck on October 10, killing at least seven people.

Schools and Hospitals Damaged

The earthquake damaged several school buildings and a hospital, and also disrupted power. Following the severe tremors, a tsunami warning was issued, which was later lifted. This warning prompted the evacuation of people from nearby coastal areas.

According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the 7.5 magnitude quake struck at a depth of 62 kilometers (38.53 miles). Schools were evacuated in Davao City, which has a population of approximately 5.4 million and was the largest city closest to the epicenter. Authorities had issued a warning of a devastating tsunami and life-threatening waves and urged people to immediately evacuate.

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Why do so many earthquakes occur?

The devastation was so severe that landslides occurred, prompting a tsunami warning. Another 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck shortly thereafter, triggering another local tsunami alert. The Philippines lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is why earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are frequent here.