6.9 magnitude earthquake recorded in Mindanao

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) recorded a magnitude 6.9 earthquake on Sunday afternoon. Initial report said that Padada Public Market collapsed where flower vendors are inside the building.

The following intensities were felt in these areas:

Intensity VIII - Malungon, Sarangani

Intensity VII - Matanao & Magsaysay, Davao del Sur

Intensity VI - Kidapawan City; General Santos City; Bansalan, Davao del Sur; Alabel & Malapatan, Sarangani; Koronadal City

Intensity V - Tulunan & Matalam, Cotabato; Cotabato City; Davao City; Glan, Sarangani; General Santos City; Koronadal City; Tupi, South Cotabato

Intensity III - Kalilangan, Talakag & Dangcagan, Bukidnon; Gingoog City

Intensity II - Impasugong, Bukidnon; Cagayan de Oro City; Dipolog City; Zamboanga City; Kiamba, Sarangani

Intensity I - Zamboanga del Sur

Major damage caused by huge earthquake in Padada, Davao del Sur. Photo credit: Arjon Rebortera

            Padada, Davao del Sur, Photo credit: Arjon Rebortera

        Padada, Davao del Sur, Photo credit: Arjon Rebortera

Date/Time                    :15 Dec 2019 - 02:11:00 PM

Location                       :06.64°N, 125.30°E - 006 km N 86° W of Padada (Davao Del Sur)

Depth of Focus (Km)     :030

Origin                           :TECTONIC

Magnitude                   : Ms 6.9

Source: http://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/index.php/earthquake/earthquake-information3

     Mall goers at Cagayan De Oro Centrio Ayala are rushed outside for safety.

 Building collapsed in Davao del Sur. Photo Credit:  Anthony Allada

      Gasoline station collapsed in Davao del Sur. Photo Credit:  Anthony Allada