16 injured in Davao de Oro earthquake

16 injured in Davao de Oro earthquake

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MANILA, Philippines — Sixteen people were injured due to the magnitude 6.0 earthquake in Davao de Oro, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said in its situational report on Friday.

No deaths were reported due to the tremor.

Meanwhile, 52 infrastructures including four houses were also damaged.

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck New Bataan town in Davao De Oro on Wednesday evening, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

READ: Magnitude 6 earthquake rocks New Bataan town in Davao de Oro

Phivolcs said as of Thursday, 383 aftershocks have been reported due to the tectonic temblor, ranging from Magnitude 1.3 to 3.6.

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