UPDATE ON THE SURIGAO DEL NORTE SERIES OF EARTHQUAKES

As of 30 April 2019

A series of earthquakes is currently being monitored offshore Surigao del Norte. This started
with a magnitude 5.5 earthquake, which occurred at 1:26 PM (PST) on 26 April 2019 and has
continued to generate small- to moderate-size earthquakes.

Map shows distribution of earthquakes from 26 – 30 April offshore of Surigao del Norte

As of 5:00 AM (PST) on 30 April, the Philippine Seismic Network has recorded 728 events with
magnitudes ranging between 1.5-5.5, 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, or this may
culminate to a larger earthquake.

DOST-PHIVOLCS is continuously monitoring as earthquakes may continue to occur in the next

several days. People in the area should take preparedness measures, and be guided by
verified information. Regular updates will be posted in our website and official social media
accounts.

PHIVOLCS Building, C.P. Garcia Avenue, U.P. Campus, Diliman, Quezon City 1101 Philippines
Tel. Nos. (+632) 426-1468 to 79; (+632) 926-2611 ǀ Fax Nos. (+632) 929-8366; (+632) 928-3757
Website: www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph