• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
A possible sinkhole has been discovered at Sitio Bairan in Barangay General Luna, Toboso, Negros Occidental.
Mayor Richard Jaojoco said the cracks on the ground are located about 500 meters from the fault system.
The East Negros Fault System is a series of active faults in Negros Occidental, including the Toboso-Calatrava and the Pinocawan River fault segments in San Carlos City.
These are part of a broader tectonic network, featuring both active faults and proximity to the subduction zone known as the Negros Trench.
Jaojoco said they have reported the incident to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Following the 6.9 magnitude quake in Cebu, Toboso also experienced three consecutive magnitude 1.5 to 3.4 earthquakes in October last year. | GB
