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BOHOL EARTHQUAKE

Publication Date September 6, 2026

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Countries : Philippines,

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Document Type Report

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On 15 October 2013, a very destructive earthquake (8:12 am local time) shook Bohol Island and the entire Visayas Region, causing significant damage to houses, buildings and infrastructures: It had a magnitude of 7.2, focal depth of 12 km and its epicenter was plotted near the boundary of the municipalities of Sagbayan and Catigbian and 34 Km N45?E of Tagbilaran City). As of 30 November 2013, at least 3,900 aftershocks were recorded, of which more than 100 were reported felt. This earthquake was generated by the North Bohol Fault(NBF).

The ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet) is a repository of information concerning hazards and disasters that have happened in the region. The platform is open for public, which means that the public can submit information about any hazard and disaster to the AHA Centre. Thereafter, the AHA Centre will verify and validate any submitted information to ensure the accuracy of the data inputs. The AHA Centre can also add new information when relevant and as necessary. ADINET has been recording disaster information in the region since the AHA Centre was operational in 2012.

BOHOL EARTHQUAKE

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