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4.2-magnitude earthquake jolts Davao Oriental
4.2-magnitude earthquake jolts Davao Oriental
ABS-CBN News
Published Mar 22, 2023 02:03 PM PHT

MANILA — A magnitude 4.2 earthquake jolted Davao Oriental past noon on Wednesday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
MANILA — A magnitude 4.2 earthquake jolted Davao Oriental past noon on Wednesday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
The tectonic tremor that hit the province at 12:28 p.m. was located by Phivolcs 2 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso town.
The tectonic tremor that hit the province at 12:28 p.m. was located by Phivolcs 2 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso town.
It struck at a depth of 43 kilometers.
It struck at a depth of 43 kilometers.
Phivolcs' initial bulletin showed no immediate reports the quake was felt in the epicenter or surrounding areas, but instrumental intensities were recorded.
Phivolcs' initial bulletin showed no immediate reports the quake was felt in the epicenter or surrounding areas, but instrumental intensities were recorded.
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Instrumental Intensities:
Instrumental Intensities:
- Intensity III - Malungon, Sarangani; Tupi, South Cotabato
- Intensity I - Magpet and City of Kidapawan, Cotabato; City of Davao; Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental; City of General Santos, Tampakan, and
- City of Koronadal, South Cotabato
- Intensity III - Malungon, Sarangani; Tupi, South Cotabato
- Intensity I - Magpet and City of Kidapawan, Cotabato; City of Davao; Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental; City of General Santos, Tampakan, and
- City of Koronadal, South Cotabato
State seismologists said damage and aftershocks are unlikely.
State seismologists said damage and aftershocks are unlikely.
Earthquakes are common in the Philippines. Last week, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Zambales province and was felt in parts of Metro Manila and neighboring areas.
Earthquakes are common in the Philippines. Last week, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Zambales province and was felt in parts of Metro Manila and neighboring areas.
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