Magnitude 5.8 quake strikes Balut Island in Davao Occidental
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Magnitude 5.8 quake strikes Balut Island in Davao Occidental
by Mary Antalan22 November 2023
Photo courtesy: PHILVOCS
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck off Balut Island in the Municipality of Sarrangani in Davao Occidental on Wednesday morning, Nov. 22.
JUST IN: Niyanig ng magnitude 5.8 na lindol ang Balut Island sa Sarangani, Davao Occidental kaninang alas-10:49 ng umaga.
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Ayon sa PHIVOLCS, asahan ang aftershocks dahil dito. | DZRH News pic.twitter.com/IiQy3ie9RX
According to the Philvocs' report, the tectonic origin earthquake occurred at 10:49 AM.
The quake had a depth of 137 kilometers and was located at 04.99°N, 126.00°E, and 079 km S 54°E of Balut Island, Sarangani, Davao Occidental.
No further intensities were recorded.
While there is no expected damage, the state bureau said aftershocks may occur.
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