Phivolcs: 345 aftershocks so far recorded after Davao de Oro quake

MANILA, Philippines — At least 345 aftershocks were recorded after the magnitude 6.0 earthquake that rocked Davao de Oro on Wednesday night, according to state seismologists.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said that the magnitude range of the aftershocks as of 8 a.m. on Thursday was from 1.5 to 3.6.

Only one of the recorded aftershocks was felt, it added.

Phivolcs officer-in-charge Dr. Teresito Bacolcol, in a televised public briefing, said aftershocks are still expected for some days or weeks following the tremor.

“We expect small to moderate aftershocks to occur near the epicenter area, which may continue for several days to weeks bu…

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