5.7-magnitude quake jolts Davao Occidental; aftershocks expected
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MANILA, Philippines—A magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit the coast of Davao Occidental on Friday afternoon, the state seismologist said.
In the latest bulletin of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the quake hit 31 kilometers south east of Sarangani province at 1:44 p.m.
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The quake had a depth of 113 kilometers.
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Phivolcs reported intensities in the following areas:
- Intensity IV – Davao City; Mati City, Davao Oriental
- Intensity III – Bislig, Surigao del Sur; Tagum City
- Intensity I – Gingoog, Misamis Oriental
Phivolcs warned of aftershocks, but no damage is expected.
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