Magnitude 5 earthquake jolts Davao Occidental — Phivolcs

A magnitude 5.0 quake hits Davao Occidental on the early morning of Tuesday, March 5. | photo from Phivolcs

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.0 earthquake shook Davao Occidental early Tuesday morning, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

The epicenter of the earthquake was located five kilometers southwest of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental and was recorded at exactly 5:15 a.m.

The earthquake was tectonic in origin and had a depth of focus of 169 kilometers.

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The following instrumental intensities were recorded in several areas:

Intensity III – Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental; Malungon, Sarangani
Intensity II – Alabel, Maasim, Sarangani; Digos City, Davao del Sur
Intensity I – Tupi, T’Boli, South Cotabato; Glan, Kiamba Sarangani; Matanao, Davao del Sur

Phivolcs said no damage is expected due to the quake, but aftershocks are forecast to occur.