A tectonic offshore earthquake, measuring 5.2 in magnitude, struck Davao Oriental at 5:16 p.m. on Sunday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
Based on its updated earthquake bulletin, Phivolcs said the epicenter was located 72 kilometers south, 71 degrees east of Governor Generoso at a depth of 118 kilometers.
The state seismic agency warned of possible aftershocks from this event, but no damage to properties is expected.
The quake was felt in Mati, Davao Oriental and in Davao City, Davao Del Sur on Sunday afternoon, according to report from the latter’s City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO).
CDRRMO noted a ground shaking incident and has yet to receive any report of damages and/or injuries.
