Davao Oriental hit by 5.4 magnitude aftershock: Phivolcs

June 1, 2019

Davao Oriental was hit by an aftershock of Friday's earthquake, with magnitude measured at 5.4, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Saturday.

The aftershock happened at 5;40 pm, with the epicenter located 93 kilometers offshore off Governor Generoso, Phivolcs said.

Friday's magnitude 6.2 quake was 92 kilometers off Governor Generoso.

Phivolcs said Intensity V was felt in Mati City, IV in Davao City, and II in Tupi, South Cotabato.

Instrumental intensities were intensity IV in Alabel, Sarangani; II in General Santos City and Kiamba, Sarangani; and Bislig City.

No damages are expected although there might be aftershocks for the next few hours, Phivolcs said. Cristina Eloisa Baclig/DMS