Magnitude 5 quake hits Davao Oriental | Inquirer News

Magnitude 5 quake hits Davao Oriental

/ 06:31 PM January 17, 2012

MANILA, Philippines—A magnitude 5 earthquake jolted Davao Oriental at 6 p.m. Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries from the inland quake that hit 73 kilometers southeast of Davao City.

It occurred at a depth of 93.8 kilometers.

The Philippines sits on the Pacific “Ring of Fire” where continental plates collide causing frequent seismic and volcanic activity.

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