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Moderate earthquake strikes Davao Occidental Friday evening
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake rattled Don Marcelino town in Davao Occidental on Friday night, with the tremor felt across the southern region. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology confirmed the quake's epicenter was located 68 kilometers southeast of the town.
LSN Philippines ·
The earthquake struck at 8:18 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the country's official agency monitoring seismic activity.
The moderate-strength quake was centered approximately 68 kilometers southeast of Don Marcelino town in Davao Occidental province. Phivolcs issued an advisory documenting the event as residents across the region reported feeling the tremors.
The agency did not immediately report significant damage or casualties from the earthquake. Davao Occidental residents are advised to monitor official advisories from Phivolcs for any updates regarding aftershocks or further seismic activity in the area.
The Philippines lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a tectonically active zone where the country experiences frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity. Phivolcs continues to monitor seismic conditions across the archipelago to keep the public informed of potential hazards.