Strong 6.9 Earthquake Hits Davao Occidental Waters
MANILA, Philippines — A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake shook the waters off the coast of Davao Occidental early Saturday morning, according to sources monitoring seismic activity. The tremor occurred at 7:07 a.m., located 98 kilometers southeast of Sarangani town.
This significant seismic event is expected to bring aftershocks and possible damage to affected areas, local officials said. Residents in nearby provinces reported feeling varying intensities of shaking, highlighting the quake’s widespread impact.
Intensity Reports Across Affected Regions
Data from the monitoring agency’s preliminary automatic solution revealed the following instrumental intensities in nearby locations:
Intensity V (Strong)
Communities closest to the epicenter experienced strong shaking classified as Intensity V.
Intensity IV (Moderately Strong)
- Kiamba, Sarangani
- General Santos City, South Cotabato
Intensity III (Weak)
- Magsaysay, Davao City and Matanao, Davao del Sur
- Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental
- Nabunturan, Davao de Oro
- Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental
- Maasim, Glan, Maitum, Sarangani
- T’Boli, Suralla, Banga, and Koronadal City, South Cotabato
- Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat
Intensity II (Slightly Felt)
- San Fernando, Bukidnon
- Balingasag, Misamis Oriental
- Norala and Santo Nino, South Cotabato
- President Quirino, Esperanza, Columbio, and Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat
- Bislig City, Surigao del Sur
Intensity I (Scarcely Perceptible)
- Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte
- Kalilangan, Bukidnon
- Carmen, Banisilan, Cotabato
- Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental
- Isulan, Sultan Kudarat
- Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
Authorities urged residents to stay alert and prepare for possible aftershocks. Continuous monitoring and updates are underway to assess any damage and provide assistance where needed.
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