Shallow M5.9 earthquake hits Moro Gulf, Philippines

Shallow M5.9 earthquake hits Moro Gulf, Philippines

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the PHIVOLCS as M5.9 hit Moro Gulf, Philippines at 06:25 UTC on August 13, 2022. The agency is reporting a depth of 1 km (0.62 miles). The USGS is reporting M5.8 at a depth of 15 km (9.3 miles), EMSC M5.8 at a depth of 20 km (12.4 miles).

New typhoon likely to strike Philippines / Typhoon Washi aftermath

New typhoon likely to strike Philippines / Typhoon Washi aftermath

Meteorologists in the Philippines warn about the possibility of a new storm – just days after a powerful typhoon claimed the lives of more tahn 1,500 people. According to forecasts, on Monday night Mindanao island will have some 20 inches of precipitation. PAGASA