Earthquake Swarm In Philippines Being Monitored

Huge earthquake series currently swarms the Philippines with scientists saying it may lead to the NEXT 'Big One'

A series of earthquakes is currently being monitored offshore Surigao del Norte, Philippines. This earthquake swarm started with a magnitude 5.5 earthquake on 26 April 2019. As of 5:00 AM (PST) on 30 April, the Philippine Seismic Network had already recorded 728 events with magnitudes ranging between 1.5-5.5, and clustering in the same area/vicinity.

These events are associated with the ongoing subduction of the Philippine Sea Plate along the Philippine Trench.

At this early stage, the current earthquake activity may indicate two scenarios: 

• it may continue with its present activity and eventually wane in the next few days, 
• the swarm may culminate into a larger and destructive earthquake.

The swarm is still ongoing today.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology DOST-PHIVOLCS is continuously monitoring. 

People in the area should prepare for the worst and stay informed. Regular updates will be posted on their website and official social media accounts.