Magnitude 5.1 earthquake hits Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology says a magnitude 5.1 earthquake shook the waters of Jose Abad Santos Municipality in Davao Oriental at 8:16 a.m. on Friday, October 11, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Phivolcs)
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the waters of Jose Abad Santos town in Davao Occidental on Friday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
The quake occurred at 8:16 a.m. and was located 125 kilometers (km) southeast of the municipality.
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Phivolcs said it was tectonic in origin with a depth of focus of 87 km.
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Instrumental intensity I was recorded in Malungon, Sarangani.
The state seismologist warned of possible aftershocks.
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