4.0 – magnitude quake jolts Davao Occidental town

MANILA, Philippines – A 4.0-magnitude earthquake rocked Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental on Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

The quake struck at 2:46 a.m., 18 kilometers southeast of Jose Abad Santos.

Phivolcs said the quake was of tectonic origin, and had a 30-kilometer depth of focus.

The tremor was also felt at various intensities in the following areas:

Instrumental Intensity III – Alabel, Sarangani

Instrumental Intensity II – General Santos City

Instrumental Intensity I – Tupi, South Cotabato; Kiamba, Sarangani

No aftershocks and significant damage are expected, Phivolcs added.  /gsg