Phivolcs Logs Earthquake Swarm Off Masbate, Urges Alertness
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded 54 earthquakes off the coast of Claveria, Masbate, urging coastal residents to remain vigilant for potential tsunamis. The quakes range from magnitude 1.6 to 5.4, and while swarms don't always precede larger events, caution is advised.
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