
5.0 magnitude earthquake hits Davao Oriental

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5.0 magnitude earthquake hits Davao Oriental
by Bea Jaurigue08 January 2023
Photo Courtesy: PHILVOLCS FB
A magnitude of 5.0 earthquake hit Davao Oriental last Sunday morning.
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOLCS), the quake happened at 7 am, and its epicenter is found 12km south of Baganga, Davao Oriental.
It had a depth of 143 km and was tectonic in origin.
The reported intensities are as follows:
Intensity III - Baganga, Davao Oriental
Intensity II - Caraga, Davao Oriental
Intensity I - Manay, Davao Oriental; Compostela and Nabunturan, Davao de Oro
There are no damages but aftershocks are expected.
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