5.3 magnitude quake shakes Davao Sur–Phivolcs

MANILA, Philipppines — A 5.3 magnitude quake shook Davao del Sur Wednesday morning, with aftershocks possible according to state volcanologists.

The tectonic quake was recorded at 7:46 a.m., with 7 kilometers northeast of Sarangani as its epicenter, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.

The tremor had a depth of 143 kilometers. Intensity II was felt in General Santos City; Kidapawan City; Koronadal, South Cotabato; Davao City.

No damages were recorded from the quake, Phivolcs said.