Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes Sarangani
Source: Phivolcs / DOST
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Sarangani Thursday night, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
The quake struck at 11:38 p.m. at 22 kilometers southeast of Maasim town.
The tremor was of tectonic origin and had a 41-kilometer depth of focus.
Phivolcs said that the temblor was felt in other areas at various intensities:
Reported Intensities:
Intensity V – General Santos City
Intensity IV – Koronadal City
Instrumental Intensities:
Intensity VI – General Santos City
Intensity V – Tupi, South Cotabato; Malungon, Alabel & Kiamba, Sarangani
Intensity IV – Koronadal City
Intensity I – Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental
Residents in the area were advised to brace for further aftershock and damage, Phivolcs added.
