Solidum warns Bicol LGUs of earthquakes

LEGAZPI CITY: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Director Renato Solidum warned local government officials in Bicol to brace for possible earthquakes hitting the region in the future, citing the fact that Bicol is near the area where the Philippine trench is colliding with the Philippine Sea.

Phivolcs reported a magnitude 6.2 quake in the island province of Catanduanes late Monday evening. No one was reported hurt in the incident. The disaster management offices have not also received any reports of damage to properties.