Philippines, M6.6 and M6.5 Earthquakes in Cotabato

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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that a strong and shallow earthquake, with magnitudes M 6.6 and M 6.5 occurred on 29 and 31 October 2019, respectively (exacerbating the effects of the previous M 6.3 that shook North Cotabato province in Mindanao, Philippines on 16 October 2019).

The NDRRMC reported that as of 11 November 2019, 07:00 (UTC+7), 53,362 families or 260,492 persons are affected. 11,425 families (54,431 persons) are taking temporary shelters while 11,402 families (56,875 persons) are staying with their relatives and/or friend.

The NDRRMC stated that no international assistance is required as the disaster is still within the national government's capacity.