I.

Introduction

An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth, resulting from

the sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that creates
seismic waves.

II. Brief discussion about forecasting and preparedness

III. Agencies

A. Local agency

a. Philippine National Disaster Response Pillar

b. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
c. Philippine Institute of Volcanic and Seismology
d. Philippines Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF)
e. Role of National Government Organization

B. Foreign agency
a. National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC)
b. United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR)