Earlier tonight August 31, 2012 a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit the Philippines particularly the provinces of Samar, Leyte and Surigao at 8:47 pm, Friday night. Epicenter happened in the Pacific Ocean about 100 kms off the coast of Guiuan in Samar Island.
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology or PHILVOCS cause of earthquake is said to be the movement of the Philippine plate, earthquake is tectonic in nature.
Here in Cebu we also felt it. I was with my whole clan attending a birthday party and we were at the 6th floor when the tremors hit Cebu. It lasted so long that everyone was afraid and froze on the spot. Ang tagal natapos ng lindol, and considering that we were so away from the epicenter yet we were scared, how much more scary it was for those residents near the center of the quake.
I am not sure if there are damages in Cebu and other VisMin provinces. I am still waiting for news if there are damages to property and loss lives especially in tonight’s earthquake. Sana wala naman.
The earthquake tonight was classified as Tectonic Earthquake hence Tsunami Alert Warning 3 was immediately raised in the provinces of Samar, Leyte and Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur and other coastal areas in Eastern Philippines and Mindanao. Tsunami Alert No. 3 means Forced Evacuation especially for residents of coastal towns.
Tsunami warning has been raised for Indonesia, Philippines and Bilao. Tsunami alert was already lifted for Japan, Taiwan and other Pacific Islands.
TV newsbreaks have reported that there was a 45 minutes power blackout around Tacloban City, Leyte.
Earthquake statistics and details were taken from the website of the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Please check link for more details and to go to source.
August 31 Earthquake hits Samar, Leyte, Surigao and tremors felt in more Visayas and Mindanao Provinces.
During calamities like strong typhoons and earthquakes, disaster preparedness is really very important. I hope the local government of these provinces are ready for these kind of emergencies.
Be safe everyone and let’s hope no lives were lost. If you have relatives from Visayas and Mindanao please take time to contact them.
I’ll update this post when I hear more from credible tv stations here in the Philippines.
At this time, it is already 11 pm here in the Philippines yet the Tsunami Alert Warning 3 is still on. Phivolcs will again make an announcement 30 minutes from now at approximately 11:32 pm if the tsunami alert will be lifted or will continue. If by 11:32 pm there is no significant wave then the warning will be lifted.
I will update this post for the latest news for tsunami alert warnings.
August 31 Visayas Mindanao Earthquake Update 11:55 pm – Tsunami warning is STILL ON from Phivolcs. Sorry for the delay of update as I have to wait for ABS – CBN Bandila news program to officially announced the lifting or continuance of alert after official confirmation from Phivolcs.
Coastal areas residents from these provinces are advised to stay in the evacuation centers:
Northern Smar
Eastern Samar
Leyte
Surigao del Norte
Surigao del Sur
Latest Update: Tsunami warning lifted at 12:10 am September 1 by PHIVOLCS :
Residents can now go back to their homes if they so chooses but I think spending the night at the evacuation centers is more prudent.
Picture of damages brought upon by the August 31 Earthquake that hit Eastern Philippines. This photo below was posted in Facebook by a concerned Filipino. Owner encouraged sharing so everyone will have a clearer idea sa naging resulta ng lindol and to also encourage all those with good hearts to lend a helping hand.
UPDATE: Picture posted here last September 1 have been taken down. A kind commenter ( Thanks to Ms Buen below) have pointed out that the picture was that of the Guihulhngan Earthquake last February 2012 and not the Samar Earthquake of August 2012. My apologies to those who were affected by the wrong picture.
We have to thank that Samar damaged was very minimal compared to the earthquake that happened last February but still the same, the call to help victim stays both for the Guilhulngan Negros quake and for the most recent earthquake.
Excuse me lang po miss cille anne. posting this blog gives you the power to communicate with no limits to the number of people so please watch what you post by doing careful research on the details. The picture with severly malformed road is from Guihulngan Negros Oriental, an aftermath of the Feb2012 quake. Huwag naman po yong parang nakakapangloko tayo ng tao kawawa naman po,yong totoong naapektuhan ng picture na ito. You have the power of the media so use it well.
Hi Ms Buen,
Thanks for leaving the comment and for the correction. I have erred on not researching further the source that I included in the post. I’m sorry for this lapsed and this has been corrected. I would just like to point out that I posted the picture in Good Faith with no intention “makapangloko ng tao”, malice is not and will never be my driving force in writing for this blog.
Again thank you for taking the time to leave a comment as this has open my eyes to be extra careful of the sources I include in my articles from henceon. And salamat din sa reminder about how far reaching blogs can be and that bloggers like me should be careful of what we do and write, sources included.
I hope this incident will not deter you from checking my blog again as I may need more eyes to catch any mistake I may make (although I will really try not to make more mistake). Again, salamat po.
Cille
Hi Miss ANNE
As I First saw this blogged you made galit na galit ako kya ko pinost sa FB ko para mapakita sa lahat na hindi iyon samar kundi sa amin;EXCUSE me lng miss ha for your information itong lugar na ito ay sa amin sa TUWAY PZAMORA GUIHULNGAN NEGROS ORIENTAL 6214 yan ung complete address;and alam you miss nakakaoffend ka alam mo yun;and for you information nakita u ba yang bahay na kulay puti?yan ung bahay nina BUEN GACHO TEMBLOR na kasalukuyang nagtatrabaho sa CANADA at xa yung nagcomment sa itaas oh;pls make sure everything before u post; make sure you research it personnaly not only researching in the internet and post it again;and for your information hindi kami yong mga taong uneducated pgdating sa blogg;hindi kami huli sa mga updates sa internet;so beware of your research;you’ll be sorry for this
Hi Ms Lovely,
I think the vehement attack is unwarranted. I have apologized and have made corrections right away on the error the moment I’ve been made aware of it.Even Ms Buen so who is the concerned person this being in front of her house have graciously accepted the apology.
“make sure you research it personnaly not only researching in the internet and post it again;”
That’s the very reason Ms Lovely why I always indicate my source(s) and link to them so everyone who is reading my blog can check it for themselves. I do admit my error in not verifying and relying solely on a concerned Filipino who posted the picture, but this as I’ve said has been corrected immediately.
And the reason why I posted it so that more people will be able to help the earthquake victims. I was concerned and RALLYING FOR HELP and assistance for everyone who was affected. Maybe you were angry because I was requesting help for Samar and not for Guihulngan? If this is the reason, please check my post on the February 2012 earthquake and you will read that I was also concerned for the victims of the Negros 2012 earthquake.
“for your information hindi kami yong mga taong uneducated pgdating sa blogg;hindi kami huli sa mga updates sa internet;”
May I request you to please read again my post and all my posts on this blog because I really don’t understand where this line is coming from.It is not within me to put down anyone who may or may not be familiar with internet.
“so beware of your research;you’ll be sorry for this”
Ms Lovely, I have made my apologies and have corrected the mistake right away. It may not be enough for you and thus you may want to exact more ways to make me sorry, that is your call.
But know that first and foremost, the picture was posted in GOOD FAITH because I WAS CONCERNED and I WAS REQUESTING EVERYONE TO HELP.
I was trying to help, not put down or get anyone mad.
And also please note I approved your comment in the spirit of fairness and openness.I allow comments from readers that favors me and readers not pleased with me. I could just as easily not approved your comment and it won’t show on my blog. But I did not do that. Why? Simply because I want this blog to be a venue where both me the blogger and my readers can exchanged ideas and opinions openly without these opinions being hidden, striken off the record or worst edited.
If you have suggestions on how I can help the people of Guihulngan who maybe at this moment still suffering from the aftermath of the February earthquake, you are welcome to post it below. Thank you for taking the time to write your response to this post.
Apology accepted. I am just deeply bothered as this road is unfortunately in front of our house.
Hi Ms Buen, thanks! may I know what’s the status of this road now? Fixed na by the local government? This has been last Feb pa, I hope okay na ulit yung road by now.
Cille Anne, don’t feel bad, I don’t know if you had the same photo I had, but she ripped into me in a language familiar to what you have here. I am American and speak English, but the bold type and dates led me to believe I should be crucified for false information. Keep reporting and doing the hard work you have. We make mistakes!
Hi Wreckless Faith,
Not sure about the pic but what I really don’t get is why be so angry when a kind word of correction and reminder will do, case in point Ms Buen’s refined way of handling things.
We are all here trying to get the word out to encourage help for the victims, not maligned anyone.
Anyhow, thanks for the kind words and NO, I have no intention of stopping myself from writing about happenings and causes. =)
Thanks for dropping by!
Cheers
Cille
I don’t get why people get mad about this… Cille already admitted an honest mistake and
made amends by deleting the said picture.
Penfires is a legit blog that helps people, like myself, about travels and gives some important happenings in the Philippines. Many of her topics are very relevant and has been written in a very honest way. She doesn’t get paid for any of these.
No person is perfect, and I salute her by correcting her mistake, so please people stop hating… The point was made already so shut up already..Guess you just wanna make “pasikat” to all your Facebook friends about this.. Pleassse!!!
If you are not that ignorant about blogging, then make your own “blogg” (as spelled by you).. nuff said!!!!
Hi Steve,
Thanks for the support and thanks for reading my blog. Hope some tips have helped you. 🙂
Err just a slight clarification I have some sponsored posts but yes I do write my posts telling things as it is and offering honest feedback.
BTW, do you blog? If you do, kindly leave a comment again with your url so I can return the visit. =)
Cheers!
Cille