Magnitude 5.8 quake rattles parts of Sarangani, Mindanao | Inquirer News

Magnitude 5.8 quake rattles parts of Sarangani, Mindanao

/ 02:00 PM October 17, 2012

MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude-5.8 earthquake jolted the southern part of Sarangani on Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

The quake, which was tectonic origin and with a depth of 33 kilometers, hit the area at 12:42 p.m.

Phivolcs said the quake’s epicenter was plotted 04.04°N, 124.62°E, 181 km southwest of Sarangani.

Article continues after this advertisement

Intensity IV was felt in Don Marcelino, Davao del Sur; Intensity III in Malita, Davao del Sur; and Intensity I in General Santos City, the agency added.

Phivolcs said no aftershocks are expected.

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

TAGS: Earthquake, Nation, News, Sarangani

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.