Magnitude 5.5 quake strikes off Davao Oriental
Posted at 09/21/2012 7:02 AM | Updated as of 09/24/2012 12:00 PM
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MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Davao Oriental on Friday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
Phivolcs said the earthquake occurred at 05:21 a.m. Its epicenter was located 138 kilometers southeast of Mati.
The following intensities were felt:
- Intensity IV - Mati City
- Intensity III - Davao City
The earthquake was tectonic in origin and had a depth of 90 kms.
Phivolcs said aftershocks are expected from the earthquake. No damage was reported, as of posting.


