Magnitude 4.3 quake hits North Cotabato

By Ma. Cristina Arayata/Philippine News Agency

MANILA — A magnitude 4.3 earthquake jolted North Cotabato on Monday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

The quake of tectonic origin struck 24 km. southwest of the municipality of Makilala at around 12:26 p.m.

It had a depth of 14 km.

Phivolcs said this was an aftershock of the magnitude 5.6 quake that jolted North Cotabato on July 9.

Meanwhile, Intensity 3 was felt in Kidapawan City, while Intensity 2 was recorded in Tupi, South Cotabato. Intensity 1 was reported in Alabel, Sarangani.

Phivolcs said it is not expecting any damage or aftershocks from the magnitude 4.3 quake.

For the latest updates about this story, visit the Philippine News Agency website

Popular

PBBM receives credentials of new envoys of Norway, SoKor to PH

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet In a formal ceremony at Malacañang on Tuesday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed the new ambassadors of Norway and the...

Pacquiao returns to gov’t, joins Cabinet as NAPC chief

By Darryl John Esguerra | Philippine News Agency Former senator and boxing icon Manny Pacquiao returns to government service as lead convenor and secretary of...

Palace respects Ombudsman’s plunder case vs Romualdez

By Darryl John Esguerra | Philippine News Agency Malacañang on Monday said it respects the Office of the Ombudsman’s filing of a plunder case against...

PBBM hails Marikina as ‘model’ for efficient, sustainable waste management

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Ensuring compliance with his directive to ensure responsible practices in disposing of garbage, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led an inspection...