Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Strikes Off Davao Occidental

(UPDATE) A Magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Sunday morning, Phivolcs said.

The quake occurred at 10:02 a.m. off the coast of Jose Abad Santos town with a depth of 128 kilometers. Phivolcs said there are no expected damages from the earthquake but aftershocks are probable.

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Intensity II was reported in General Santos City. This means the earthquake was felt by few individuals at rest indoors. Hanging objects also may have swung slightly.

Instrumental Intensity I was also recorded in Kiamba, Saranggani, which means the quake was "perceptible to people under favorable circumstances."

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