A 5.2-magnitude earthquake offshore of Davao Oriental occurred at around 4:37 a.m., Wednesday, June 8, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
Phivolcs traced the epicenter of the earthquake at 103 kilometers (km) southeast of Tarragona, Davao Oriental, and was shallow at a depth of 62 km.
It was initially measured as a magnitude 5.1 quake but Phivolcs later revised it to magnitude 5.2.
The tremor was “moderately strong” at Intensity IV in Tarragona and Caraga, Davao Oriental.
Meanwhile, it was felt as a “weak” tremor at Intensity III in Manay, Davao Occidental.
Phivolcs’ instruments also recorded the quake at Intensity II in Malungon, Sarangani and Intensity I in Tupi, South Cotabato and Nabunturan, Davao de Oro.
It said the earthquake was tectonic, which means it was caused by the movement of an active fault near the area.
Phivolcs advised the public to stay vigilant as aftershocks may occur due to this earthquake.