Shoppers run as quake hits Davao del Sur past noon on Sunday

The magnitude 6.1 earthquake that hit Magsaysay, Davao del Sur on Sunday sent frightened shoppers fleeing from malls across the region.

According to Jonathan Andal’s report on “24 Oras Weekend” on Sunday, the quake damaged houses and other buildings, with at least one mall seen to have cracks on its walls following the tremblor.

Several houses in Makilala, Cotabato were also damaged.

People were also seen running out into open spaces in General Santos City and a mall in Marbel, South Cotabato was evacuated.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology earlier said the earthquake occurred at 12:22 p.m. The epicenter was located at 06.74°N, 125.11°E - 005 km S 79°W of Magsaysay.

The tectonic quake had a depth of focus of 15 km.

PHIVOLCS said Intensity V was felt in Kidapawan City, Arakan, Carmen, Kabacan, Makilala and M'Lang, North Cotabato; City of Koronadal and Banga, South Cotabato; Matalam, Cotabato; Bansalan, Hagonoy, Magsaysay and Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.

Intensity IV meanwhile was felt in Davao City; Banisilan and Midsayap, North Cotabato; Don Carlos, Bukidnon; Polomok, Sto. Nino and Norala, South Cotabato South Cotabato; Alabel, Kiamba and Malapatan, Saranggani; Palimbang and Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat.

Intensity III was experienced in Cotabato City; Cagayan De Oro City; Kadingilan and Kitaotao, Bukidnon; Tagum City, Davao del Norte; Maco and Nabunturan, Davao de Oro.

Intensity II was felt in Cagayan de Oro City; and Kalilangan, Bukidnon.

Meanwhile, Intensity I was felt in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur.

Earlier in the day, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Magsaysay.

The epicenter of the quake which occurred at 7:28 a.m. was located at 6 km northwest of Magsaysay. — Ma. Angelica Garcia/BM, GMA News