Magnitude 6.1 quake hits Davao Occidental
Source: Phivolcs website
MANILA, Philippines — A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Occidental Monday afternoon, with aftershocks expected.
The tectonic quake was recorded 88 kilometers southeast of Don Marcelino town at 3:59 p.m., the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said in a bulletin.
The quake had a depth of 10 kilometers.
Intensity IV was felt in Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental while Intensity III was experienced in Glan, Sarangani; Mati City; Davao City; and Don Marcelino and Malita towns in Davao Occidental.
Intensity II was experienced in the cities of General Santos and Digos while Intensity I was felt in M’lang, North Cotabato; and Koronadal and Tupi in South Cotabato.
Phivolcs said there was no damage expected. With Bong Lozada, INQUIRER.net
Originally posted at 04:50 pm | Monday, July 14, 2014
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