On 12 September 2023, at 7:03 PM, a Mw 6.3 Earthquake occured at Dalupiri Island (Calayan) (Cagayan) with a depth of focus of 20 km with expected damage and aftershocks. Intensities were reported across Cagayan and Ilocos Region.
AFFECTED POPULATION:
-43 families/174 persons from 3 barangays were affected.
CASUALTIES:
-5 persons were injured.
DAMAGED HOUSES:
-A total of 3 houses were damaged (1 totally and 2 partially).
DAMAGE TO INFRASTRUCTURES:
-A total of 42 schools were damaged in Cagayan Province with an estimated cost of Php44,650,000.00. (Ongoing validation)
CLASS SUSPENSION:
-The Municipality of Calayan, Cagayan suspended classes.
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