The state-run Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded close to 300 aftershocks since a magnitude 6.5 earthquake jolted Jaro, Leyte on Thursday afternoon. Phivolcs said that since 9 a.m. Friday, 270 aftershocks have been recorded ranging from magnitude 1.5 to 4.3. Solidum said the earthquake in Jaro was linked to the “Leyte segment” of the Philippine Fault Line, an active fault that crosses several provinces in the Visayas. The last earthquake that was triggered by the 1200-kilometer fault was recorded in 1947 and had a magnitude of 6.9. Solidum said the softer and warmer rocks found in Leyte have protected the province against earthquakes over magnitude 7.

Source: Manila Times July 07, 2017 06:22 UTC