Magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolts Sarangani on Sunday morning (Sept. 1) | Inquirer News

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolts Sarangani on Sunday morning (Sept. 1)

By: - Reporter / @luisacabatoINQ
/ 10:03 AM September 01, 2024

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology says a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck waters off Sarangani, Davao Occidental on Sunday, September 1, 2024. (Photo courtesy of PHIVOLCS)

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck the waters off Sarangani, Davao Occidental on Sunday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

It was recorded at 8:49 a.m. to be located 237 kilometers (km) from the town.

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Phivolcs said it was tectonic in origin with a depth of focus of 10 km.

Aftershocks are expected, according to the state seismologist.

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