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Earthquake hits Negros-Cebu Region- February 6, 2012

An earthquake hit the Negros-Cebu region on February 6, 2012 at 11:49AM, The US Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed that the Negros-Cebu region was the epicenter of this quake. The Philippine counterpart agency-Phivolcs-- that the cause of the shake was tectonic in origin with magnitude 6.9. Further, the quake has a depth of 33km, with epicenter 71 km off (44 miles) SSE (161°) of Bacolod, Negros, Philippines.

ALERT. Crimonology students on guard after short moments of shock.
Trembling from other areas such as Iloilo City (Intensity 5);  Kalibo, Aklan; San Jose de Buenavista and Pandan, Antique; Sta. Barbara, Iloilo; Dipolog City (Intensity 4) was also observed. This trembling sent home thousands of students after administrators announced the postponement of classes. Philvolcs warned that major damage and aftershocks are expected from the quake. Everyone is advised to take proper measures and safeguarding.

In Iloilo city, students from all over the metro observed their disaster preparedness drill. In particular, students of UI-Phinma were seen to be calm and slowly moved away from their classrooms and went down to the designated areas in their university ground.

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Anonymous said…
wat's the meaning of all dis earthquakes we are experiencing is it the end of the world or is is it the earth is shaking because valentines day is near,,,..hahaha lol
February 6, 2012 at 9:39 PM
Anonymous said…
We were really scared yesterday. Some of our friends forgot to take off their "palda" from our PE class.
February 7, 2012 at 9:53 AM
Anonymous said…
I am reminded to pray
February 7, 2012 at 3:03 PM
Anonymous said…
im from ui-phinma=)

students stayed calm in the midst of the disastrous quake, for that is the proper actuation they must do. nothing will happen if they'll panic=) except for another trouble. haha... nice blog mr.van..
February 7, 2012 at 4:00 PM
Anonymous said…
Really scary quake.. huhuhuhhu.
February 7, 2012 at 6:16 PM
van said…
This is a reminder that nature is more powerful than us. Hahaha, I like your comment. Be safe!
February 9, 2012 at 7:15 AM
van said…
Their response to the quake may be really fast. That is why some of them were not able to think of that. Their safety is more important than above anything else
February 9, 2012 at 7:17 AM
van said…
God bless you always!
February 9, 2012 at 7:18 AM
van said…
That is what I saw from the students. I think more schools will be implementing the disaster preparedness drills because of this incident.

What trouble are you referring to?
February 9, 2012 at 7:20 AM
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