Earthquake hits Manila

[crazycatwoman03]

I'm also from the Philippines. I was in Pasay when it happened, and you can really feel it. Let's just pray that none of the earthquake gets worst. Keep safe guys! x hugs

Philippines sits close to the Pacific ring of fire, so there is always the probability of a major earthquake striking the country. Perhaps the government should put more emphasis on making sure that the building codes are followed.

Yeah, you are the right that the Philippines is located near the Pacific ring of fire. It is also the reason why storms occur frequently in a year.

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[gabmen]

Well a series of earthquakes actually rocked the Philippines these past few days and that doesn't really happen normally. I think this is actually a sign that something is coming and people from there should be vigilant and ready. I heard there were oar fishes washing up on some of the islands and a lot of people are taking this as a sign that a disaster may very well be forthcoming. Again it's better to be ready in these circumstances.

[Kemarit]

Well a series of earthquakes actually rocked the Philippines these past few days and that doesn't really happen normally. I think this is actually a sign that something is coming and people from there should be vigilant and ready. I heard there were oar fishes washing up on some of the islands and a lot of people are taking this as a sign that a disaster may very well be forthcoming. Again it's better to be ready in these circumstances.

Yes. There was a series on small quakes last couple of days now. Is this is a sign for the big one? Government has been preparing since last year because they are expecting a big quake. I remember my kids telling me that they have been practicing earthquake drill since last year.

No one can predict when the big one is coming but its better to be prepared and ready. I hope it will not happened because lots of innocent lives will be lost. For those Filipinos who has not been born in 1990, a earthquake of magnitude 7.8 hit Luzon in July that year. I still vividly remember it, more than 1000 lost their lives in that unfaithful day.

[Sithara007]

I'm also from the Philippines. I was in Pasay when it happened, and you can really feel it. Let's just pray that none of the earthquake gets worst. Keep safe guys! x hugs

Philippines sits close to the Pacific ring of fire, so there is always the probability of a major earthquake striking the country. Perhaps the government should put more emphasis on making sure that the building codes are followed.

Yeah, you are the right that the Philippines is located near the Pacific ring of fire. It is also the reason why storms occur frequently in a year.

Nope.... Hurricanes and tornadoes have nothing to do with the ring of fire. Only the probability of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions increase as a result of the proximity. That said, Philippines is at a high risk from major tornadoes originating in the South China sea. But I am not sure about the reason.

[bitmakerBR]

I'm also from the Philippines. I was in Pasay when it happened, and you can really feel it. Let's just pray that none of the earthquake gets worst. Keep safe guys! x hugs

Philippines sits close to the Pacific ring of fire, so there is always the probability of a major earthquake striking the country. Perhaps the government should put more emphasis on making sure that the building codes are followed.

Yeah, you are the right that the Philippines is located near the Pacific ring of fire. It is also the reason why storms occur frequently in a year.

Nope.... Hurricanes and tornadoes have nothing to do with the ring of fire. Only the probability of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions increase as a result of the proximity. That said, Philippines is at a high risk from major tornadoes originating in the South China sea. But I am not sure about the reason.

If I understand correctly, then the hurricane tsunami succumbs in different ways. Tsunamis from titanic plates that move and create an earthquake. And a strong wind appears due to a collision of different temperatures.

[aeternus]

Why this is even in the news? The earthquake had a magnitude of just 5.9, and it had a depth of 43 km. This means that the number of casualties are likely to be very low. Also, the epicenter was some 70 km away from Manila in the South China Sea.

An earthquake is always news, there is the chance that no lives are lost but there are going to be probably some economic repercussions, so it is important.

[chixka000]

Another earthquake hits the other part of luxon like batangas it is also a 5+ magnitude level. Recently  phivocs also announced that the big one is really2 quite soon. Aside from that they have also said thst they discovered a new fault near the previous fault

Something very often begins to scuttle the earth in all parts of the world. Of course, very bad from the fact that many people suffer, by nature, they will not joke with us when we harm it. But Manila is the region where there has always been a risk of natural disasters?

Well does it means that manila is being abusive with regards to taking care of our nature? Or maybe the were only taking the consequences of the other regions abusive on our nature? More than that nature is very unpredictable because even if you do take good care of it there would always be a disaster

[crwth]

Why this is even in the news? The earthquake had a magnitude of just 5.9, and it had a depth of 43 km. This means that the number of casualties are likely to be very low. Also, the epicenter was some 70 km away from Manila in the South China Sea.

An earthquake is always news, there is the chance that no lives are lost but there are going to be probably some economic repercussions, so it is important.

The important thing is to notify the people who are surrounded or near the area and let them prepare because the earthquake has been on going through the weeks that passed. It's somewhat continuous and the people should be notified. Not because it's a small earthquake, it still should be broadcasted, it's likely some structures were damaged also.

[Sithara007]

I'm also from the Philippines. I was in Pasay when it happened, and you can really feel it. Let's just pray that none of the earthquake gets worst. Keep safe guys! x hugs

Philippines sits close to the Pacific ring of fire, so there is always the probability of a major earthquake striking the country. Perhaps the government should put more emphasis on making sure that the building codes are followed.

Yeah, you are the right that the Philippines is located near the Pacific ring of fire. It is also the reason why storms occur frequently in a year.

Nope.... Hurricanes and tornadoes have nothing to do with the ring of fire. Only the probability of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions increase as a result of the proximity. That said, Philippines is at a high risk from major tornadoes originating in the South China sea. But I am not sure about the reason.

If I understand correctly, then the hurricane tsunami succumbs in different ways. Tsunamis from titanic plates that move and create an earthquake. And a strong wind appears due to a collision of different temperatures.

You are right about Tsunamis. They are caused by submarine earthquakes. But I don't think that the hurricanes are in any way linked to the seismic activity. But when was the last time the Philippines was hit by a Tsunami?

[Intersan]

Why this is even in the news? The earthquake had a magnitude of just 5.9, and it had a depth of 43 km. This means that the number of casualties are likely to be very low. Also, the epicenter was some 70 km away from Manila in the South China Sea.

An earthquake is always news, there is the chance that no lives are lost but there are going to be probably some economic repercussions, so it is important.

Why wonder if this temblor is on news? With or without casualties, an earthquake is an earthquake. This kind of disturbances are very important for all people to know. People needs to be informed of something like this for them to be aware and be prepared. There are news about the "Big One" hitting places in this country and news like this makes people to be mindful of this temblor that can result to disaster and casualty.

A news like this, small or big will always be important.

[HabBear]

I hope none of our forum friends from Manila were hurt or seriously impacted by this event.

And to fanita, are you man?

I Hope that Man realizes that the world is old and will Ruined but do not know when the world is going to end.

it's just a warning.

[rokkiBalboa]

Why this is even in the news? The earthquake had a magnitude of just 5.9, and it had a depth of 43 km. This means that the number of casualties are likely to be very low. Also, the epicenter was some 70 km away from Manila in the South China Sea.

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An earthquake is always news, there is the chance that no lives are lost but there are going to be probably some economic repercussions, so it is important.

Why wonder if this temblor is on news? With or without casualties, an earthquake is an earthquake. This kind of disturbances are very important for all people to know. People needs to be informed of something like this for them to be aware and be prepared. There are news about the "Big One" hitting places in this country and news like this makes people to be mindful of this temblor that can result to disaster and casualty.

A news like this, small or big will always be important.

Do you mean news of catastrophes or warnings about an impending problem for the inhabitants of the region? Of course, in my opinion, both are very important aspects for solving important problems.

[Creepings]

I'm also from the Philippines. I was in Pasay when it happened, and you can really feel it. Let's just pray that none of the earthquake gets worst. Keep safe guys! x hugs

Philippines sits close to the Pacific ring of fire, so there is always the probability of a major earthquake striking the country. Perhaps the government should put more emphasis on making sure that the building codes are followed.

That is really true, the fact that it has many volcanoes and plates that mobes makes the Philippines one of these country. I guess the Government needs to be more alert especially the residents of each country close to a plate. I am also feom the Philippines and I felt these earthquake, many people are getting scared of what may happen.

[Kemarit]

I'm also from the Philippines. I was in Pasay when it happened, and you can really feel it. Let's just pray that none of the earthquake gets worst. Keep safe guys! x hugs

Philippines sits close to the Pacific ring of fire, so there is always the probability of a major earthquake striking the country. Perhaps the government should put more emphasis on making sure that the building codes are followed.

That is really true, the fact that it has many volcanoes and plates that mobes makes the Philippines one of these country. I guess the Government needs to be more alert especially the residents of each country close to a plate. I am also feom the Philippines and I felt these earthquake, many people are getting scared of what may happen.

I think the Philippine government has already put enough effort to be prepared in such scenario. But knowing Filipino's for being stubborn and will not leave their place identified to be prone to be hit by earthquake after several warnings from the Government. It's up to the people to follow what the NDRCC has put so casualties can be minimized. Again, the probability of a big Earthquake is possible, that's why we should all be prepared anytime.

[rvrl_23]

The epicenter was in Batanggas, it suffered huge damages in infrastructure, physical and emotional damage. Hope the Philippine government is ready for what the PHILVOCS called "The Big One" I hope we are all ready. May God guides as all.

[diegz]

The epicenter was in Batanggas, it suffered huge damages in infrastructure, physical and emotional damage. Hope the Philippine government is ready for what the PHILVOCS called "The Big One" I hope we are all ready. May God guides as all.

It's a little exaggerated, The last earthquake doesn't make too much damage. But it should be an indication that there is a movement in the plates near those places, specially the fault line which everyone knows where the "big one" might happen.

IMO, Philippines is preparing to this kinds of disaster, we all know that it will happen in time, so probably if it happens, we don't know what will happen and how many will die, government should be preparing for the impact and not just the preparation.

[Question123]

The epicenter was in Batanggas, it suffered huge damages in infrastructure, physical and emotional damage. Hope the Philippine government is ready for what the PHILVOCS called "The Big One" I hope we are all ready. May God guides as all.

Im near in batangas city and the news said that the epicenter is on batangas because they have fault line. And many aftershocks last week experienced in many places in the philippines. I hope the big one will not happen becauae many many people die many establishment destroy. I hope the government take an action about this problem so we can ready to any disaster will happen in the future. No one can know when will happen again the earthquake the all you need is always ready be alert because anytime and anywhere earthquake will happen.