According to official sources, Manila experienced a 4.0 earthquake magnitude. Imagine if we are hit with a 7.2 magnitude as estimated (in 2013) by Phivolcs director and now DOST Undersecretary Rene Solidum. In the same year, Haiti was hit by a 7.0 magnitude that resulted in 200,000 deaths. It is fortunate that we can learn from past earthquakes and start preparing for the “Big One.” Our conference last Thursday is the beginning of such an endeavor. We will continue to focus on the challenge of earthquakes.

Source: Philippine Star April 25, 2019 16:02 UTC