(Eagle News) — A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Davao de Oro on Tuesday, March 7.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 2:02 p.m.
The epicenter was 13 kilometers northwest of Maragusan.
The depth of focus was 34 kilometers.
The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported:
Reported Intensities:
Intensity V – Nabunturan, Davao de Or
Intensity IV – City of Tagum, Davao del Norte
Instrumental Intensities:
Intensity V – Nabunturan, Davao de Oro
Intensity III – Davao City, Davao Del Sur; Malungon, Sarangani; Tupi, South Cotabato
Intensity II – Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte; Talakag, Malaybalay, Bukidnon; Magpet, Kidapawan City, Carmen, Banisilan, Cotabato; Abuyog, Leyte; Alabel, Sarangani; Koronadal City, South Cotabato; Bislig City, Surigao del Sur
Intensity I – Kadingilan, Bukidnon; Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental; Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte; Baybay and Dulag, Leyte; Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental; Kiamba, Sarangani; Norala, Suralla, Tantangan, Banga and General Santos City, South Cotabato; Esperanza, Columbio, Isulan and President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat; Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte; Tandag, Surigao del Sur
Damage to property and aftershocks are expected.
