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Magnitude 5.0 quake hits Davao Oriental

By: - Reporter / @zacariansINQ
/ 10:15 AM January 08, 2023

Magnitude 5.0 quake hits Davao Oriental

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the province of Davao Oriental on Sunday morning, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

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The epicenter of the quake was located 12 kilometers southwest of Baganga, Davao Oriental, said Phivolcs, and was recorded at exactly 7:00 a.m.

It was tectonic in origin and had a depth of focus of 129 kilometers.

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Instrumental Intensities were also recorded in the following areas:

  • Intensity II – Nabunturan, Davao de Oro
  • Intensity I – Malapatan, and Alabel, Sarangani; Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental; General Santos City, South Cotabato

Phivolcs said no damage should be expected, but aftershocks may occur.

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