Doublet Earthquake in Davao Oriental
More than 491,000 Filipinos were affected by the "doublet earthquake" that struck Davao Oriental last Friday, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
The NDRRMC reported that an estimated 125,283 families, or 491,258 individuals, were impacted by the twin quakes.
- 1,939 families (8,440 individuals) were staying in 14 evacuation centers
- 52 families (192 individuals) were receiving assistance outside evacuation centers
The report showed that the majority of affected families were from the Davao Region (66,366 families, or 280,868 individuals) and the Caraga Region (58,917 families, or 210,390 individuals).
Authorities reported eight potential fatalities and 100 injuries, which are still being validated, while 295 injuries have been confirmed.
No statement from authorities.
Author's summary: Doublet earthquake affects 491k Filipinos.