Magnitude 5.4 quake jolts Balut Island in Davao Occidental
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Balut Island in Davao Occidental on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.
ADVERTISEMENT
The tremor, which was tectonic in origin, occurred at 2:01 pm, 135 kilometers southeast of Balut Island, with a depth of 82 kilometers, according to Phivolcs. Phivolcs issued the advisory at 6:13 p.m.
Intensity 3 was felt in Sarangani, Davao Occidental; Intensity 2 in Kiamba and Malungon in Sarangani; and Intensity 1 in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato.
Phivolcs also measured an instrumental Intensity 1 in General Santos City, Koronadal City, South Cotabato; and Zamboanga City.
The earthquake is not expected to cause damage, but aftershocks are expected.
/MUF
Subscribe to our daily newsletter
Read Next
Suspected Omicron case found in Germany, regional minister says
EDITORS’ PICK
MOST READ
Don’t miss out on the latest news and information.
View comments