Magnitude 5.6 quake jolts off Sultan Kudarat

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<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img alt='Magnitude 5.6 quake jolts off Sultan Kudarat' src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/news/08/02/lebak-quake-8022022.jpg' ></figure></div><p><br/>MANILA — A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the waters off Sultan Kudarat on Tuesday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.</p><p>The location of the quake — which hit around 1:24 p.m. at a depth of 36 kilometers — was in northwest of Lebak town. </p><p>The tectonic tremor was felt in nearby areas, with Intensity 3 being reported in Cotabato City, Intensity 2 in General Santos City, and Intensity 1 in Zamboanga City.</p><p>An Intensity 3 quake is felt by many people indoors especially on the upper floors of buildings, according to Phivolcs, adding that its vibration feels like the passing of a light truck.</p><p>Phivolcs said damage was not expected after the temblor but warned of aftershocks.</p><p>Instrumental Intensities were also reported in the following areas:</p><p>Intensity IV- T'boli, South Cotabato<br/>Intensity III- Santo Nino and Koronadal City, South Cotabato; Kiamba, Sarangani<br/>Intensity II - General Santos City; Cotabato City; Malungon and Maasim, Sarangani<br/>Intensity I - Zamboanga City; Davao City; Cagayan de Oro City; Kidapawan City</p><p>The Philippines is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, making earthquakes a common occurrence.</p><p>Just last month, its island of Luzon was hit by a <a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/31/22/luzon-earthquake-death-toll-climbs-to-10-ndrrmc'>deadly </a>magnitude 7 earthquake, with <a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/29/22/over-1000-aftershocks-recorded-after-luzon-quake'>over a thousand aftershocks</a> recorded following the main quake.</p><p><strong>RELATED STORY</strong></p><figure class='op-interactive'><iframe allow='autoplay; fullscreen' frameborder='0' height='100%' id='ivsplayer01' scrolling='no' src='https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&spid=3001339&vid=2143769' width='100%'></iframe></figure><div class='iwantbar'>Watch more News on <a href='https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news' target='_blank'>iWantTFC</a></div>

<p>An Intensity 3 quake is felt by many people indoors especially on the upper floors of buildings, according to Phivolcs, adding that its vibration feels like the passing of a light truck.</p><p>Phivolcs said damage was not expected after the temblor but warned of aftershocks.</p><p>Instrumental Intensities were also reported in the following areas:</p><p>Intensity IV- T'boli, South Cotabato<br>Intensity III- Santo Nino and Koronadal City, South Cotabato; Kiamba, Sarangani<br>Intensity II - General Santos City; Cotabato City; Malungon and Maasim, Sarangani<br>Intensity I - Zamboanga City; Davao City; Cagayan de Oro City; Kidapawan City</p><p>The Philippines is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, making earthquakes a common occurrence.</p><p>Just last month, its island of Luzon was hit by a <a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/31/22/luzon-earthquake-death-toll-climbs-to-10-ndrrmc'>deadly </a>magnitude 7 earthquake, with <a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/29/22/over-1000-aftershocks-recorded-after-luzon-quake'>over a thousand aftershocks</a> recorded following the main quake.</p><p><strong>RELATED STORY</strong></p><figure class='op-interactive'><iframe allow='autoplay; fullscreen' frameborder='0' height='100%' id='ivsplayer01' scrolling='no' src='https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&spid=3001339&vid=2143769' width='100%'></iframe></figure><div class='iwantbar'>Watch more News on <a href='https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news' target='_blank'>iWantTFC</a></div>

<p>The location of the quake — which hit around 1:24 p.m. at a depth of 36 kilometers — was in northwest of Lebak town. </p><p>The tectonic tremor was felt in nearby areas, with Intensity 3 being reported in Cotabato City, Intensity 2 in General Santos City, and Intensity 1 in Zamboanga City.</p>

<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img alt='Magnitude 5.6 quake jolts off Sultan Kudarat' src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/news/08/02/lebak-quake-8022022.jpg' ></figure></div><p><br>MANILA — A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the waters off Sultan Kudarat on Tuesday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.</p>

The tectonic tremor was felt in nearby areas, with Intensity 3 being reported in Cotabato City.

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Magnitude 5.6 quake jolts off Sultan Kudarat

Magnitude 5.6 quake jolts off Sultan Kudarat