Astronuc said:
The M6.7 earthquake in the Philippines was caused by movement along a fault line in the Earth's crust. This type of earthquake is known as a strike-slip earthquake, where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.
The earthquake was measured at a magnitude of 6.7 on the Richter scale. This scale measures the intensity of an earthquake and a magnitude of 6.0 or higher is considered a strong earthquake.
As of now, there have been reports of damage and casualties from the earthquake. The extent of the damage and the number of casualties is still being assessed.
No, this earthquake is not related to the recent volcanic activity in the Philippines. Earthquakes and volcanic activity are both caused by movements in the Earth's crust, but they are not directly related to each other.
Yes, aftershocks are expected after a strong earthquake like this. These are smaller earthquakes that occur as the Earth's crust adjusts to the initial earthquake. They can continue for days, weeks, or even months after the initial earthquake.