Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes off Davao Oriental

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit off the coast of Davao Oriental on Friday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said. The tectonic earthquake occurred at 5:11 p.m. some 149 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso town. Instrumental Intensity IV was recorded in Malungon, Sarangani. PHIVOLCS said it expects aftershocks to occur following the […]

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes off Davao Oriental

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A magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit off the coast of Davao Oriental on Friday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said.

The tectonic earthquake occurred at 5:11 p.m. some 149 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso town.

Instrumental Intensity IV was recorded in Malungon, Sarangani.

PHIVOLCS said it expects aftershocks to occur following the earthquake, which had a depth of focus of 105 km. —VBL, GMA Integrated News