Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology(PHIVOLCS)

Good day, I'd like to ask po if I can get the earliest up until present historical earthquake records of Davao City, preferably an earthquake catalog. And would it be possible to ask for a seismicity map specific to Davao City or Metro Davao?

November 18, 2021

Dear April Wayne,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Nov 18, 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for Historical Earthquake Record of Davao City.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance we would need for you to resubmit your request (Earthquake catalog and seismicity map of Davao City) as this is considered part of our frontline services, also indicated in our Citizen's Charter. Please email request addressed to Renato U. Solidum, Jr., Officer-in-Charge of PHIVOLCS and send to [email protected].


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Thank you.

Respectfully,
Angela Montes
FOI Officer