Magnitude 7.2 earthquake hits Philippines

The island of Bohol and Cebu, Philippines, was rattled by a 7.2 magnitude and extremely dangerous earthquake on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. At least 20 fatalities was initially recorded.

Loboc Church in Bohol (Photo Credit: tokyodrastic Twitter)

The worst earthquake of the year was felt across the Visayas and Mindano area with people from as far as Zamboanga and Davao cities reported to have felt the major earthquake that hits the region.

According to Phivolcs, the quake, which hit at 8:12am, had a depth of focus of 33km and was tectonic in origin. The temblor's epicenter was located at 2km southeast of Carmen, Bohol.

The strong earthquake was felt at the following intensities:

Intensity VII - Tagbilaran, Bohol

Intensity VI - Inigaran, Negros Occidental

Intensity V- Iloilo City, La Carlota

Intensity IV - Masbate City, Roxas City, San Jose, Culasi, Antique, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental

Intensity III - Davao City

Video Credit : Danilo Ganoza

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