The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a 5.0-magnitude earthquake in Davao Oriental on Sunday morning, Jan. 8.
Phivolcs said the earthquake struck 12 kilometers southwest of Baganga, Davao Oriental at 7 a.m.
Its instruments recorded the tremor at Intensity II in Nabunturanm Davao de Oro and Intensity I in Malapatan and Alabel, Sarangani; Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental; and General Santos City.
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.