Magnitude 3.8 quake rocks Davao del Sur

Davao del Sur quake

DIGOS CITY — A magnitude 3.8 earthquake jolted Davao del Sur province at 7:20 a.m. on Sunday, with epicenter traced seven kilometers southwest of Kiblawan town, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

The quake, which was tectonic in origin, had  a depth of focus of 8 kilometers and was felt at Intensity II in Kidapawan City.

It was also felt at Instrumental Intensity II in Malungon, Sarangani province and at Instrumental Intensity I in Kidapawan City and Tupi, South Cotabato.

Phivolcs said no damage and aftershocks were to be expected.

Phivolcs also monitored a magnitude 4.2 earthquake in Columbio, Sultan Kudarat at 2:37 a.m. on Saturday.

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