3.2-magnitude quake rattles Cotabato

3.2-magnitude quake rattles CotabatoMANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 3.2 earthquake rattled Cotabato on Thursday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

Phivolcs said the quake struck 18 kilometers (km) southeast of Tulunan, Cotabato, at 3:13 p.m.

An Intensity II and Instrumental Intensity II were registered in Kidapawan City while and Instrumental Intensity III was felt in Malungon, Sarangani.

Phivolcs said the quake, which was tectonic in origin, had a depth of 30 km.

It, however, assured that no damage or aftershocks were expected from the temblor.

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