Magnitude 6.6 quake in N. Cotabato not an indication of volcanic activity 鈥� Phivolcs
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Tuesday clarified that the magnitude 6.6 quake that hit North Cotabato was not an indication of volcanic activity.
In a tweet, Phivolcs explained that the earthquake, as well as the aftershocks following the quake, were due to the movement in an active fault in the area.
PAALALA: Hindi nagpapahiwatig ng volcanic activity ang M6.6 Tulunan, Cotabato Earthquake at mga aftershock nito dahil ito ay dulot ng paggalaw ng active fault (tectonic).
— PHIVOLCS-DOST (@phivolcs_dost)
Despite this, Phivolcs said it is still monitoring the active volcanoes near the epicenter such as the Parker Volcano and Matutum Volcano and the potentially active Mount Apo.
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake shook North Cotabato and nearby provinces on Tuesday morning.
The quake has resulted in at least one death and while dozens of others sustained injuries.
