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Historical Earthquake Data for Odiongan, Romblon Philippines

Requested from MGB by J. Fos at 07:25 AM on Oct 17, 2023.
Purpose: Research and Development
Date of Coverage: 01/01/1973 - 01/02/2023
Tracking no: #MGB-557023229362

Fos 07:25 AM, Oct 17, 2023 

I am writing to request historical earthquake data for Odiongan, Romblon, Philippines, for research purposes. Specifically, I am interested in earthquake data for the past 50 years (from 1973 to 2023), including:
1.	Earthquake occurrence, 
2.	Magnitude, 
3.	Depth, 
4.	Location, 
5.     Any associated reports of damage. 

I would prefer to receive the data in a digital format, such as a spreadsheet or database. If there are any specific significant earthquake events in the area during this time frame, please include those as well. 

Thank you for your assistance in providing this information.


October 17, 2023

Dear Jonas,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Oct 17, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for Historical Earthquake Data for Odiongan, Romblon Philippines.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have [some of]* the information you have requested. However, you may wish to contact  DOST PHILVOLCS at  https://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/ , or resubmit your request addressed to the correct agency on the eFOI portal at  https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests?agency=PHIVOLCS . 

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Thank you.

Respectfully,
FOI Receiving Officer 4B
FOI Officer

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