DSWD DROMIC Report #7 on the Ms 6.6 Earthquake Incident in Tulunan, North Cotabato as of 01 November 2019, 6PM

Situation Overview

On 29 October 2019 at 09:04 AM, a 6.6 magnitude earthquake jolted the municipality of Tulunan, North Cotabato (06.81°N, 125.03°E - 022 km S 79° E) with a tectonic origin and a depth of focus of 7 km. The earthquake was also felt in the neighboring municipalities of North Cotabato.

I. Status of Affected Families / Persons

A total of 13,743 families or 68,715 persons were affected by the earthquake incident in 142 barangays in Regions XI and XII (see Table 1).

II. Status of Displaced Families / Persons

a. Inside Evacuation Center

There are 2,984 families or 14,920 persons taking temporary shelter in twenty-two (22) evacuation centers in Regions XI and XII (see Table 2).

b. Outside Evacuation Center

There are 1,370 families or 6,850 persons currently staying with their relatives and/or friends (see Table 3).

III. Damaged Houses

There are 12,261 damaged houses; of which, 3,550 are totally damaged and 8,711 are partially damaged (see Table 4).

IV. Assistance Provided

A total of ₱3,190,258.00 worth of assistance was provided by DSWD to the affected families (see Table 5).