4.5 magnitude earthquake hits Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occ

4.5 magnitude earthquake hits Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental

By: - Reporter / @luisacabatoINQ
/ 10:51 AM February 24, 2024

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology says that a 4.5 magnitude earthquake shook the waters off Jose Abad Santos municipality in Davao Occidental at 8:51 a.m. on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Phivolcs)

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology says that a 4.5 magnitude earthquake shook the waters off Jose Abad Santos municipality in Davao Occidental at 8:51 a.m. on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Phivolcs)

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude-4.5 earthquake hit the waters off Jose Abad Santos municipality in Davao Occidental on Saturday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
The tremor occurred at 8:51 a.m. east of Jose Abad Santos municipality.

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The state seismologist said that it had a depth of focus of 51 kilometers and was tectonic in origin.

There is no expected damage to infrastructure or aftershocks expected based on Phivolcs’ information bulletin.

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