Magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes Mindanao

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake jolted a large swath of Mindanao in the early hours of Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

The inland quake, which struck at 2:16 a.m. beneath Davao Region, centered 11 kilometers southeast of Kiblawan town in Davao del Sur.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injury from the tremblor that was of tectonic origin and occurred at a 19-kilometer depth of focus.

Phivolcs said that the quake was also felt in the following areas:

• Reported Intensity V – Bansalan and Magsaysay, Davao del Sur
• Instrumental Intensity IV – Kidapawan City; Tupi, South Cotabato; Malungon, Sarangani
• Instrumental Intensity II – Alabel, Sarangani; General Santos City;
• Instrumental Intensity I – Kiamba, Sarangani

Phivolcs cautioned residents that aftershocks are likely to occur.