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UPDATED:5.4-magnitude quake hits Occidental Mindoro

(Eagle News)–A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Occidental Mindoro on Saturday, Oct. 17. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 4:06 a.m., had its epicenter 33 kilometers southwest of Looc. In its earlier advisory, PHIVOLCS  said the earthquake had a magnitude of 5.2. The quake had a depth of 12 kilometers, PHIVOLCS said. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported. Reported Intensities: Intensity IV – Abra de Ilog, Occidental […]

3.9-magnitude quake hits Davao Oriental early Saturday

(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental early Saturday, Sept. 19. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 3:36 a.m., had its epicenter 40 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso. It had a depth of 124 kilometers, and was tectonic in origin. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.