PHIVOLCS records 10006 aftershocks post-Cebu quake

As of Thursday noon, PHIVOLCS has recorded 10,006 aftershocks following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Bogo City, Cebu on September 30.

Of these, 44 tremors were felt by residents, with the strongest aftershock at magnitude 5.1.

PHIVOLCS confirmed a coastal uplift in Barangay Nailon, Bogo City, where the shoreline rose by about a meter due to movement along the Bogo Bay Fault.

The magnitude 6.9-magnitude quake that struck Cebu on Sept. 30 left at least 72 people dead, more than 550 injured, and affected around 611,000 residents across Northern Cebu.

PHIVOLCS director Dr. Teresito Bacolcol advised residents in affected areas to consult experts before returning to their damaged homes for their safety, as aftershocks may persist for weeks to months and the frequency of aftershocks per day is decreasing.