Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake Hits Bohol, Philippines

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Bohol, Philippines on Tuesday morning, October 15, 2013, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

Epicenter of the Bohol Earthquake on October 15, 2013

According to Phivolcs, the quake, which hit at 8:12am, had a depth of focus of 33km and was tectonic in origin. The temblor's epicenter was located at 2km southeast of Carmen, Bohol.

The strong earthquake was felt at the following intensities:

Intensity VII - Tagbilaran, Bohol;
Intensity VI - Inigaran, Negros Occidental;
Intensity V- Iloilo City; La Carlota;
Intensity IV - Masbate City; Roxas City; San Jose, Culasi, Antique; Guihulngan, Negros Oriental and
Intensity III - Davao City.

Phivolcs said it is expecting damage and aftershocks from the quake.