15 December 2019

M6.9 Davao del Sur Earthquake

DOST-PHIVOLCS
Quick Response Team
16-23 December 2019

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Earthquake information*
Date:
15 December 2019
Time:
2:11:50 PM (PST)
Epicenter coordinates:
06.74°N, 125.20°E
Depth:
3 kilometers
Magnitude:
Ms 6.9
Location:
005 km N 72° W of Matanao (Davao Del Sur)

*from DOST-PHIVOLCS 15 December 2019 M6.9 Earthquake Information

No. 3: https://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/index.php/earthquake/earthquake-
information3

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Isoseismal map of the
15 December 2019 M6.9
Davao del Sur Earthquake
Intensity VII: Matanao, Padada,
Magsaysay, Bansalan, Hagonoy,
Kiblawan, Sta. Cruz & Digos City,
Davao del Sur
Intensity VI: Sulop & Malalag,
Davao del Sur; Sta. Maria, Davao
Occidental; Malungon, Sarangani;
Kidapawan City, Cotabato;
Columbio, Sultan Kudarat;
General Santos City
Intensity V: Glan & Alabel,
Sarangani; Maget, Arakan,
Tulunan, Matalam, M’lang &
Makilala, Cotabato; Tupi, South
Cotabato; Cotabato City, Davao
City

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Isoseismal map of the
15 December 2019 M6.9
Davao del Sur Earthquake
Intensity IV: Damulog, Don
Carlos, Kalilangan, Kadingilan,
Kitaotao, Pangantucan & Talakag,
Bukidnon; Lake Sebu, South
Cotabato; Isulan, Sultan Kudarat
Intensity III: Dangcagan &
Maramag, Bukidnon; Gingoog
City, Misamis Oriental; Cagayan
de Oro City
Intensity II: Impasugong &
Libona, Bukidnon; Tubod, Lanao
del Norte; Dipolog City,
Zamboanga del Norte; Butuan
City
Intensity I: Molave, Zamboanga
del Sur

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Quick Response Team Members
Jeffrey S. Perez, Ruben Lamela, Bryan Marfito, Deo Carlo Llamas, Margarita Dizon, Cassidy Tanedo,
Daniel Jose Buhay, Andrew Serrano, Robelyn Mangahas, Crystel Jade Legaspi, Rainier Amilbahar,
Azdine Kay Ysulan, Henry Penarubia, Roberto Tiglao, Melchor Lasala, Rhommel Grutas, Dexter Allan
Bon, Angela Radam, Hannah Baltazar, Melvin Keir Lamela

Quick Response Team Timeline

15 December 2019 M6.9 Davao del Sur Earthquake; Release of Earthquake Information 1, 2 and 3

16 December 2019 Release of Earthquake Primer

Dispatch of DOST-PHIVOLCS Quick Response Team (QRT)

18 December 2019 Visit of Usec. Solidum and Press Briefing in Davao del Sur

21 December 2019 Return of first batch of QRT

23 December 2019 Exit call of DOST-PHIVOLCS QRT; Return of remaining members of the
DOST-PHIVOLCS QRT

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Quick Response Team Members
Jeffrey S. Perez, Ruben Lamela, Bryan Marfito, Deo Carlo Llamas, Margarita Dizon, Cassidy Tanedo,
Daniel Jose Buhay, Andrew Serrano, Robelyn Mangahas, Crystel Jade Legaspi, Rainier Amilbahar,
Azdine Kay Ysulan, Henry Penarubia, Roberto Tiglao, Melchor Lasala, Rhommel Grutas, Dexter Allan
Bon, Angela Radam, Hannah Baltazar, Melvin Keir Lamela

Quick Response Team Objectives

• Assess geologic impacts of the earthquake
• Assess structural damages on buildings and infrastructures
• Document impacts and damages
• Installation of strong motion accelerographs
• Conduct intensity surveys (confirm intensity reports)
• Brief LGUs and local press on the earthquake event
• Conduct IEC campaigns to affected locals and LGUs
• Give recommendations to LGUs on areas impacted by the earthquake
• Distribute information materials (flyers, primers)

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Earthquake impacts of the
15 December 2019 M6.9
Davao del Sur Earthquake

Liquefaction impacts

Tension cracks

Landslides

Damage to structures

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Earthquake impacts of the 15 December 2019 M6.9 Davao del Sur Earthquake:
Ground shaking damages

A two-storey house in Brgy. Poblacion, Collapsed 1st floor of a grocery store in

Magsaysay Brgy. Poblacion, Padada

Liquefaction impacts Landslides

Tension cracks Damage to structures

Department of Science and Technology A reinforced three-storey commercial building in Brgy. Poblacion, Padada had pancake
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collapse
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Earthquake impacts of the 15 December 2019 M6.9 Davao del Sur Earthquake:
Liquefaction impacts

Liquefaction manifested as sand fissures, ground undulation and lateral spreads in

Brgys. Guihing (left) and Aplaya (right) in Hagonoy, Davao del Sur.

Liquefaction impacts Landslides

Tension cracks Damage to structures

Department of Science and Technology Sand fissures (left) and lateral spreads (right) were observed in Brgy. San Isidro,
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Kiblawan
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Earthquake impacts of the 15 December 2019 M6.9 Davao del Sur Earthquake:
Earthquake-induced landslide impacts

In Brgys. Tagaytay (left) and Malawanit (right), Magsaysay, landslides formed during
October quakes reactivated during the recent event.

Liquefaction impacts Landslides

Tension cracks Damage to structures

In Kiblawan, landslides partially blocked the river in Brgy. San Jose (left), and the
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Nodilla Primary School in Brgy. Bulol-Salo was hit by a shallow landslide (right).
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Earthquake impacts of the 15 December 2019 M6.9 Davao del Sur Earthquake:
Earthquake-induced landslide impacts

Landslides blocked the access road from Brgy. Asbang to Brgy. Colonsabac, Matanao.
Tension cracks damaging the access road are also observed.

Liquefaction impacts Landslides

Tension cracks Damage to structures

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Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology An earthflow occurred in Upper Lumbatan Elementary School, Malungon, Sarangani
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Instrumentation Team
Activities
Strong motion accelerographs
were installed in the following
sites:
• Padada, Davao del Sur
• Kiblawan, Davao del Sur
• Matanao, Davao del Sur
• Malungon, Sarangani
• Columbio, Sultan Kudarat

▪ Temporary strong motion

accelerographs

Staff-controlled seismic
▪
station

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Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Activities

Usec. Renato Solidum addressing the Davao del Sur provincial government Briefing of QRT activities in Kiblawan, Davao del Sur with
employees (18 December 2019) Mayor Carl Jason Rama
IEC was conducted to the officials of
Brgy. Punta Piape, Padada. Topics
discussed include the recent earthquake
event and its associated impacts.

Quick IEC with the municipal

employees in Bansalan,
Davao del Sur
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Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Activities

IEC in Brgy.
Kapoc evacuation
site, Matanao,
Davao del Sur

IEC with the residents of Padada and owner of Baron Yee Hospital
IEC was conducted to the employees of Malalag Municipal
Hall.
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Press briefings and interviews
Press conference with
Usec. Solidum and
Digos City Mayor Josef
Cagas (December 18,
2019)

On-the-spot interview by
ABS CBN Davao with
Jeffrey Perez in Padada,
Davao del Sur (December
20, 2019)

Interview with Mel Lasala in Malungon,

Davao del Sur (December 19, 2019)

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Overall recommendations
• In case of another felt earthquake, do the “drop, cover and hold.”

• Damaged buildings and infrastructures should be inspected by engineers, and should not be used
unless assessed as safe.

• For areas with existing tension cracks, conduct pre-emptive evacuation, and be watchful of landslides
triggered by earthquakes and prolonged heavy rainfall.

• Formally train local masons and carpenters on the proper construction practice and use of standard
construction materials. Reconstruction or construction of houses and buildings should conform with
the National Building Code of the Philippines.

• Review and formulation of policies and ordinances that will address the gaps in the issuance of
building permits and monitoring of building constructions.

• National and local government units in collaboration with non-government agencies should provide
psychosocial support such as stress-debriefing to affected communities.

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