Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Jolts Masbate, Philippines; No Major Damage, Casualties Reported

Local reports said a magnitude 6.0 earthquake jolted Masbate province in the Philippines. There were no casualties or damage reported.

Local authorities are still assessing the possible impact of the earthquake in Masbate province.

6.0 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines

According to ABS-CBN News and CNN Philippines' latest reports, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said that the earthquake struck Masbate province on Thursday morning (Philippine Time).

The report added that aftershocks also emerged after the earthquake, reaching 3 to 4 magnitude.

CNN added that residents near the coasts were evacuated. No tsunami warnings were issued after the earthquake.

Turkey and Syria's powerful earthquake

Meanwhile, Reuters reported that the death toll reached 40,000 in Syria and Tukey from a devastating earthquake.

• 35,418 death toll in Turkey
• 5,800 death toll in Syria

International communities and efforts have been ongoing to help affected communities.

Recently, nine people were rescued after being stranded in a collapsed building in Turkey.

In addition, rescue operations have become more challenging due to extreme cold and heavy snow.

Meanwhile, the damaged roads add more difficulty to delivering humanitarian services and assistance.

Doctors in the affected countries also helped with post-traumatic assistance, as many hospitals received an influx of survivors.

Temporary shelters are also provided for affected and displaced residents, especially since the extreme cold can cause more health concerns.

The situation has become more difficult in Syria as many Syrians suffered from years of civil war.

Earthquake preparedness

Recently, a powerful earthquake also hit parts of Turkey and Syria, leaving widespread damage and a high death toll.

While reports said the earthquake is difficult to predict, disaster preparedness has been essential to prevent possible casualties and injuries.

Here are essential disaster preparedness tips for homeowners.

Check your house

Homeowners should understand if their house is in the fault line system. It would help them anticipate the possible impact of earthquakes.

Recently, CNN reported that authorities in Turkey began a crackdown against property developers and contractors for their responsibility and involvement in collapsed buildings.

As a result, checking your home for potential damage and repairs are essential to brace for an earthquake impact.

It is best to bold furniture and equipment that can collapse when an earthquake occurs.

Drop, Cover and Hold

According to American Red Cross, practicing drop, cover and hold is essential for homeowners. It is a crucial earthquake response and preparedness.

It is important to look for sturdy furniture that you can secure under. In addition, staying calm is essential.

Homeowners should also be prepared for an evacuation plan with their family members if an earthquake emerges.

Emergency kit

Emergency kits or bags can become helpful during an earthquake, especially when your family is trapped under the rubble.

The emergency kit must contain medicines, a battery-powered flashlight, small battery-powered radio, extra batteries, a full-charged mobile phone, a power bank, bottled water and food snacks.

Anticipate aftershocks and tsunamis

Homeowners, especially those near the coast, should anticipate possible aftershocks after the earthquake. There is also the chance of tsunamis.

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