What is the magnitude of the earthquake that hit Bohol?

What is the magnitude of the earthquake that hit Bohol?

magnitude 4.2
A very shallow magnitude 4.2 earthquake was reported around noon near Tagbilaran, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the quake hit on Sunday, September 26th, 2021, at 1:30 pm local time at a very shallow depth of 1 km.

When did the earthquake in Bohol happen?

October 15, 2013
2013 Bohol earthquake/Start dates

The 2013 Bohol earthquake occurred on October 15 at 8:12:31 PST in Bohol, an island province located in Central Visayas, Philippines. The magnitude of the earthquake was recorded at Mw 7.2, with epicenter 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) S 24° W of Sagbayan, and its depth of focus was 12 kilometres (7.5 mi).

Where was the epicenter of the earthquake in Bohol?

TAGBILARAN CITY––A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Tuesday evening parts of Bohol province. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) traced the earthquake epicenter to four kilometers west of Sagbayan town.

Is Bohol prone to landslide?

For the earthquake-induced landslide hazard, the southeastern part of the island is mostly prone to landslides with a prominent orientation adjacent to the NE-SW trending East Bohol Fault (EBF). Karst highlands which are strongly dissected occupy the greatest area prone to landslides.

Why is Bohol prone to earthquakes?

Most of the earthquake epicenters that plot in Bohol are related to deep focus earthquakes associated with the eastward subduction of the Philippine Sea plate. However, damaging crustal earthquakes in Bohol have also occurred in recent years. These are the 1990 M = 6.8 earthquake and the 1996 M = 5.6 Bohol earthquakes.

What are the 5 most active fault in the Philippines?

There are five active fault lines in the country namely the Western Philippine Fault, the Eastern Philippine Fault, the South of Mindanao Fault, Central Philippine Fault and the Marikina/Valley Fault System.

What is landslide in simple words?

A landslide is defined as the movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope. Landslides are a type of “mass wasting,” which denotes any down-slope movement of soil and rock under the direct influence of gravity. These landslides are called submarine landslides.

What was the magnitude of the earthquake in Bohol?

The earthquake struck at 8:12 a.m. Different international seismic institutes reported slightly different magnitudes immediately after the quake. Phivolcs placed it at magnitude 7.2. Initial estimates of the depth of focus varied significantly.

Where was the command center of the Bohol earthquake?

The governor converted Bohol’s People’s Mansion in the capital city of Tagbilaran into a command center that served as the locus of activities with at least twice-daily briefings, the afternoon sessions often lasting until midnight.

Which is worse the Negros earthquake or the Bohol earthquake?

Landslides have rendered major roads impassable and destroyed houses in mountainous areas. Aside from the stronger magnitude and more intense damage to infrastructure, what makes the Bohol earthquake worse than that of Negros is the destruction of centuries-old heritage cathedrals built during the Spanish period.

Who was the leader of PHIVOLCS during the Bohol earthquake?

The Phivolcs group was led by Dr. Toto Bacolcol, who at that time had skipped lunch just so his team could reach Loon before dusk to check on the liquefaction area behind the church in Barangay Napo.