6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Davao Oriental early Thursday, April 21

(Eagle News) — A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental early Thursday, April 21.

According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 5:57 a.m.

The epicenter was 82 kilometers southeast of Manay.

The depth of focus was 35 kilometers.

The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported:

Reported Intensities:
Intensity IV- Manay, Mati City, Caraga, and San Isidro, Davao Oriental
Intensity III – Banganga, Tarragona, and Cateel, Davao Oriental; Davao City; Panabo, Davao del Norte; Malungon, Sarangani
Intensity II -Digos City and Hagonoy, Davao del Sur; General Santos City; Tupi, and Tampakan, South Cotabato
Intensity I – Cagayan de Oro City

Instrumental Intensities:
Intensity III – Malungon, Sarangani
Intensity II- Davao City; Bislig City; General Santos City
Intensity I – Kidapawan City

Damage to property was not expected but aftershocks were.