Earthquake in Luzon, Philippines

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What was the magnitude of the earthquake that hit Luzon, Philippines?

  • 5.3 (correct)
  • 4.9
  • 5.5
  • 5.7

What time did the earthquake strike on Sunday?

  • 12:00pm local time
  • 5:30am local time
  • 3:18am local time (correct)
  • 6:00am local time

What geological feature is the Philippines located on?

  • Mediterranean Arc
  • Pacific Ring of Fire (correct)
  • Indian Ocean Trench
  • Atlantic Ridge

Where was the epicenter of the earthquake located?

<p>14 degrees south latitude and 120 degrees east longitude (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area experienced strong enough tremors to wake people?

<p>Manila and Quezon City (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to PHIVOLCS, is there a threat of a tsunami following the earthquake?

<p>No, there is no threat of a tsunami. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the depth of the earthquake's epicenter?

<p>86 km (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which city experienced tremors strong enough to wake people?

<p>Quezon City (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Pacific Ring of Fire known for?

<p>Frequent volcanic eruptions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What time did the earthquake strike on Sunday?

<p>3:18 am (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How far is Lubang Island from the earthquake's epicenter?

<p>31 km (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What organization reported the magnitude of the earthquake as 5.5?

<p>Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What organization initially reported the magnitude of the earthquake as 5.3?

<p>US Geological Survey</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was the earthquake's epicenter located?

<p>In the sea, about 31km (20 miles) northeast of Lubang Island</p> Signup and view all the answers

What geological feature makes the Philippines prone to frequent and large earthquakes?

<p>Pacific Ring of Fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the depth of the earthquake's epicenter?

<p>85km (53 miles)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the likelihood of a tsunami following the earthquake?

<p>No threat of a tsunami but aftershocks are likely</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cities felt the shaking from the earthquake?

<p>Manila and Quezon City</p> Signup and view all the answers

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