Tag: Davao earthquake

4.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Saturday, Aug. 27. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 11:29 a.m. The epicenter was 278 kilometers southeast of Balut Island. The depth of focus was 21 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

JUST IN: 5.1-magnitude quake hits Davao Oriental

(Eagle News)–A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Saturday, Aug. 31. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 10 kilometers southeast of Baculin at 9:02 p.m. Depth of focus was 25 kilometers. The following intensities were felt: Intensity II – Bislig City, Mati City Instrumental Intensity II – Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental Aftershocks are expected, PHIVOLCS said.