Several friends asked us regarding the details of the earthquake that hit Davao yesterday morning. We would like to share the details we found from USGS:
DATE Friday, January 15, 2010
TIME 08:06:47 AM local time at epicenter
MAGNITUDE 5.3
LOCATION 7.18N 126.00E
DISTANCES 40 km (25 miles) ENE of Davao
130 km (80 miles) SSW of Hinatuan
150 km (90 miles) NE of General Santos
990 km (610 miles) SE of Manila
An earthquake with a magnitude ranging from 5.0 to 5.9 is considered moderate, which may cause significant damage to buildings with weak foundations.
