MANILA — A 6.0 magnitude earthquake rocked Davao Oriental before noon Thursday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.
The quake of tectonic origin that jolted Tarragona town had a depth of 27 kilometers, Phivolcs added.
Intensity 4 was recorded in Tarragona, Mati City, Lupon and Manay in Davao Oriental; and Tagum City in Davao del Norte.
Intensity 3 was felt in Davao City, Cagayan de Oro City, and General Santos City.
Intensity 2 was reported in Bislig City; Surigao City; Alabel and Malapatan, Sarangani; and Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur.
Phivolcs added that Intensity 2 was felt in Bislig City and Kidapawan City.
The state agency said it expects aftershocks, but no damage from the Davao quake has been reported as of this writing. (Ma. Cristina Arayata/PNA)
