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Past 1AM, I just went upstairs after prepping up for a good night sleep when I decided to check my FB before shutting down my laptop. And just when I’m loading the Backyard Monsters app, I felt my room was revolving around me. I literally felt dizzy as I helplessly leaned against the wall of my room. Nothing was moving in my room except for the hanging shirts I’m about to wear tomorrow. And my head felt as if it was spinning around. I hurriedly posted a quick status update asking if there’s an earthquake. I really felt the tremble, but not sure if it’s earthquake because I’m too tired and sleepy to know. Not even certain if it was part of my dream. But hey, I’m blogging now to let the world know that a magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits the Philippines.

Earthquake Hits the Philippines - July 26 2011

F-E Region: Luzon, Philippines

Time: 2011-07-25 17:15:40.2 UTC

Magnitude: 6.0

Epicenter: 120.16°E 15.07°N

Depth: 27 km

Info Source: Global Seismic Monitor

Whew! Scary!

I bet that those who are in business conference call or even executives in business meeting felt it (especially that most IT people are in a night shift). Right now, I’m still waiting for PHIVOLCS update. I’m here in Pasig and just endured a 1-2 shaky minutes in front of my laptop. For now, let me get a decent sleep. Good night everyone. (Good mornight!) Keep safe!

PHIVOLCS Updated Information:

Date/Time: 26 Jul 2011 – 01:15 AM
Location: 15.05ºN,119.89ºE – 13 kms. N 66° W of IBA (ZAMBALES)
Depth of Focus (Km) : 010 (Shallow)
Origin: TECTONIC
Magnitude (Ms): 6.2

Reported Intensities :
INTENSITY IV – Clark, Pampanga; Quezon City; Manila City
INTENSITY III – Makati City, Pasig City

Today’s weather report shows that Typhoon Juan (internationally known as Typhoon Megi) just leaves the Philippine area of responsibility which seems to be a good news to all the Filipinos. Though its tail still covers the seaboards of North Luzon causing scattered rainshowers and mostly cloudy skies. Aside from that, another strong typhoon may hit the country this weekend. It seems very alarming especially that a lot of people have been affected last week in the surge of signal 4 typhoon in Cagayan Valley and Benguet. (Related post here: Super Typhoon Juan Hits The Philippines – October 2010)

PAGASA-DOST MTSAT-EIR Satellite Image for 8 a.m. 22 Oct. 2010

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