39 aftershocks rock Masbate following magnitude 6.0 earthquake
Local officials inspect buildings after the Province of Masbate was struck initially by magnitude 5 earthquake, which was followed by a magnitude 6, hours later on February 16, 2023. (Photo from Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of Masbate Facebook account)
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 39 aftershocks followed the magnitude 6.0 earthquake that struck Masbate province in the early hours of Thursday, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
As of 5:00 a.m., 19 of these 39 aftershocks are plotted while five were felt, said the NDRRMC.
According to the NDRRMC, these aftershocks’ magnitudes range from 1.6 to 4.2.
No major damage has been reported, said the NDRRMC, but local disaster response units are still assessing the damage.
Classes and work have been suspended for the entire province.
