By Gabriela Baron
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake hit Davao de Oro Tuesday afternoon, March 7, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.
The quake, which was tectonic in origin, hit 13 kilometers (km) northwest of Maragusan town.
The tremor had a depth of 34km.
Intensity V was felt in Nabunturan, Davao de Oro, while Intensity IV was also felt in Tagum City, Davao del Norte.
Phivolcs said damages and aftershocks are expected.
