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).
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.
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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