Philippines, M6.8 Earthquake in Lingig, Surigao del Sur (CARAGA)

Reported on August 5 at 2100 HRS UTC+7

On 03 August 2024, 6:22 AM, a magnitude 6.8 earthquake occurred in Lingig, Surigao del Sur, located at 08.12°N, 126.84°E - 048 km N 79° E of Lingig, Surigao del Sur with depth of focus of 011 kilometers, and tectonic in origin. Aftershocks are expected. (Source: DOST PHIVOLCS EQ Information No. 4 issued 06 August 2024, 6:56 AM)

As of 04 August 2024, 6:00 AM, aftershocks count are as follows:
Recorded: 726
Plotted: 257
Felt: 2
Magnitude Range: 1.2 - 6.2
Depth Range: 1 - 52 km
Reference Station: Bislig Seismic Station

No damage to infrastructure and casualties were reported by the affected LGUs. Further inspections are ongoing while the initial impact appears minimal, continued vigilance is recommended due to the possibility of aftershocks.

OCD-RDRRM Operations Center continues to monitor and coordinate with all concerned to assess the situation and provide situational updates as needed.

AFFECTED POPULATION:
- A total of 9,341 families / 29,440 persons were affected in 13 barangays, of which 14 families / 56 persons are served outside ECs.

DAMAGED HOUSES:
- A total of 193 (2 totally, 191 partially) damaged houses were reported.