Magnitude 3.4 quake hits Sarangani

Magnitude 3.4 quake hits Sarangani

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 3.4 quake hit Sarangani on Wednesday evening, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

Phivolcs said the quake was recorded at 6:16 p.m., with the epicenter located seven kilometers southeast of Kiamba in Sarangani.

The quake which was of tectonic origin had a depth of 20 kilometers.

Intensity III was recorded in General Santos, South Cotabato while Intensity I was recorded in Kiamba.

Phivolcs said no damage and aftershocks are expected following the quake.

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