Friday, June 15, 2012

Magnitude-5.9 quake rocks Mindanao

Davao Oriental was rocked by a magnitude-5.9 earthquake on Friday morning, March June 15, 2012.

Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recorded the earthquake at 9:14 AM. The epicenter was traced 145 km south east of Mati. It was tectonic in origin and has a depth of 64 km.

Although no damages were expected, the public was warned of aftershocks.

It was felt at:

  • Intensity IV – General Santos City
  • Intensity III – Davao City; Mati, Davao Oriental; Digos City, Davao del Sur
  • Intensity II – Tagum City; Carmen, Davao del Norte

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