Magnitude 5 quake rocks Davao

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Saturday reported a magnitude 5.0 earthquake that jolted Davao Oriental.

The tremor with an epicenter traced two kilometers northwest of Governor Generoso town occurred at 2:40 p.m.

It was felt at Intensity 3 in Davao City, Kidapawan City in Cotabato and Alabel town in Sarangani.

The quake had a depth of 36 kilometers and was tectonic in origin.

In its advisory, Phivolcs said there are no damages reported. However, the bureau is expecting aftershocks. – Kristine Daguno-Bersamina