The effects from earthquakes include ground shaking, surface faulting, ground failure, landslides and less commonly, tsunamis.
or drop down to the floor
Make it sure the surroundings are clear and sound before you go out
Take COVER under a sturdy desk, table or other furniture that is not likely to tip over.
Make it sure the surroundings are clear and sound before you go out
HOLD on to your shelter (or your position to protect your head and neck) until the shaking stops.
Make it sure the surroundings are clear and sound before you go out
There were reports about dozens of collapsed bridges and cracked roads, rockfall, landslides and road slip. The official death toll stands at 15. Military sources are claiming however that 43 people have lost their life. Most of the casualties were victims of the landslides. Many aftershocks are currently hitting the epicenter area.
depth of 13 miles about 4 miles east of the Cataingan municipality in the central island province of Masbate
The earthquake caused 28 collapsed buildings, including hotels, factories, and government and university buildings, as well as many private homes and establishments.
About 8,000 people died, including those missing and were never found,