A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Occidental on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake -- an aftershock of the 7.8-magnitude and 6.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck offshore Sarangani and Davao Occidental, respectively, in June -- hit at 11:21 p.m.
Its epicenter was 79 km southeast of Balut Island.
The depth of focus was 10 km.
The following instrumental intensities were reported:
Instrumental Intensities:
Intensity III - Sarangani, Davao Occidental
Intensity II - Santa Maria, Davao Occidental
Intensity I - City Of General Santos; Kiamba and Malungon, Sarangani; Lake Sebu, T'Boli, and Tupi, South Cotabato
No damage to property was reported but aftershocks were expected.
