Melbourne-based Filipina nurse shares 'frightening experience' during powerful Mindanao quake

A Filipina nurse from Melbourne recounts the fear she felt as a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Mindanao while she was in Davao del Norte visiting her family.

Damages after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake jolted Mindanao on Friday, with the epicentre off the coast of Manay, Davao Oriental. Credit: Jonel Biol

Key Points

• A magnitude 7.4 earthquake jolted Mindanao on Friday, with the epicentre off the coast of Manay, Davao Oriental.
• PHIVOLCS lifted the tsunami alert but warned residents about possible aftershocks.
• Dovie Rosena, a Melbourne-based nurse from Kapalong, Davao del Norte, shared her experience of fear and concern for her family as she prepares to return to Australia this weekend.

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Pinay nurse sa Melbourne na binisita ang pamilya sa Davao, ibinahagi ang naranasang takot sa malakas na lindol

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