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Cebu earthquake caused by fault that had not moved for 400 years — PHIVOLCS
PHIVOLCS identified an offshore fault, which had been inactive for at least 400 years, as the cause of the recent Cebu earthquake that resulted in 63 fatalities.
Dr. Winchelle Ian Sevilla of PHIVOLCS stated that the fault's prolonged period of inactivity likely contributed to the earthquake's significant strength.
The fault is currently referred to as an 'offshore fault' because it is located beneath the sea and has not yet been officially named.
A quick response team has been deployed by PHIVOLCS to further investigate and understand the newly identified fault.
Cebu and surrounding provinces are situated in a region known for its seismic activity.
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