Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes offshore Davao Oriental

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake was recorded offshore Davao Oriental before dawn on Wednesday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

The tectonic quake occurred at 3:19 a.m.

Its epicenter was located at 07.13°N, 126.99°E - 051 km S 79° E of the municipality of Manay in Davao Oriental at a depth of 20 km.

The earthquake was first reported by PHIVOLCS as having magnitude 5.8, but then lowered it to magnitude 5.6.

Intensity IV was felt in the municipalities of Manay, Tarragona, and Caraga in Davao Oriental.

Intensity III meanwhile was felt in the City of Mati and municipality of Baganga in Davao Oriental.

Intensity II on the other hand was felt in Davao City.

No damage is expected but aftershocks may occur, PHIVOLCS said. —KG, GMA News