5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off Davao Oriental

(Eagle News) — A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental on Tuesday, April 19.

According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 9:23 a.m.

The epicenter was 54 kilometers southeast of Manay.

The depth of focus was 49 kilometers.

The following intensities were reported:

Intensity II – Bansalan, Davao del Sur

Damage to property and aftershocks were expected.