Two earthquakes struck parts of Davao Occidental early Wednesday, December 11.

The first, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake, occurred in Jose Abad Santos, while the second, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake, was recorded near Sarangani Island. Both occurred at 5:26 a.m.

According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS-DOST), the earthquake in Jose Abad Santos had a depth of 44 kilometers and was of tectonic origin.

No intensities were reported, and both damage and aftershocks are not expected.

PHIVOLCS stated that while aftershocks are expected, no significant damage is anticipated.