4.2-magnitude quake hits Sultan Kudarat


By MB Online

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Sultan Kudarat early Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported.

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The earthquake, which occurred at 2:37 a.m., was tectonic in origin and was traced 4 kilometers southeast of Columbio, Sultan Kudarat.

The quake had a depth of 10 km, with the following registered intensities: Intensity IV - Kidapawan City, Makilala and M'lang, Cotabato; Intensity III - Columbio, Sultan Kudarat; Magpet, Cotabato; Intensity II - Matalam, Cotabato

PHIVOLCS said the quake was also felt under the following instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – Intensity IV - Kidapawan City; Intensity III - Malungon, Sarangani; Intensity II - Koronadal City; Intensity I - Tupi, South Cotabato

No aftershocks and damages are expected from the tremor.