(Eagle News)—A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Saturday, Dec. 29, prompting the Philippine Institute for Volcanology and Seismology to issue a tsunami alert in several areas.
PHIVOLCS said the quake, which was tectonic in origin and had a depth of focus of 54 kilometers, hit 170 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso at 11:39 a.m.
PHIVOLCS advised residents to stay away from the coast from 12 to 2 p.m. in the following areas: Compostela Valley, Davao Del Norte, Davao Del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao City, Sarangani, South Cotabato, Agusan Del Norte, Agusan Del Sur, Surigao Del Norte and Surigao Del Sur.
An intensity V was felt in Governor Generoso; Glan, Sarangani and Koronadal.
An intensity IV, on the other hand, was felt in General Santos City; Tupi, South Cotabato; Alabel, Saranggani; Kiamba, Saranggani; Mati City and Manay, Davao Oriental; and Davao City.
PHIVOLCS said an Intensity III was felt in Makilala, North Cotabato; Valencia City and Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon and Cagayan de Oro City; Maitum, Saranggani; Tagum City; Mabini, Compostela Valley; Tacloban City; and Palo, Leyte.
An Intensity II was felt in Kadingilan and Don Carlos, Bukidnon; Tagoloan and El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental; M’lang, North Cotabato; and Surallah, South Cotabato; while an Intensity I was felt in Zamboanga City.
