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History of Earthquake on Odiongan, Romblon, Philippines

Requested from PHIVOLCS by J. Fos at 07:23 AM on Oct 17, 2023.
Purpose: Research and Development
Date of Coverage: 01/01/1973 - 01/02/2023
Tracking no: #PHIVOLCS-961342797393

Fos 07:23 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 History of Earthquake on Odiongan, Romblon, Philippines.

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 as this is considered part of our frontline services, also indicated in our Citizen's Charter. Alternatively, you may also check this link for the list of destructive earthquakes in the Philippines: https://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/index.php/earthquake/destructive-earthquake-of-the-philippines Please write a letter addressed to Dr. Teresito C. Bacolcol, Director of PHIVOLCS and send to soepdstdm@gmail.com.

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