A magnitude 5.2 earthquake rocked Southern Mindanao in the early hours of Saturday.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the quake struck at 2:16 a.m. 11 kilometers southeast of Kiblawan, Davao del Sur. It was of tectonic origin and occurred at a 19-kilometer depth of focus.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injury.
Phivolcs said that the quake was also felt in the following areas:
Reported Intensity V – Bansalan and Magsaysay, Davao del Sur
Instrumental Intensity IV – Kidapawan City; Tupi, South Cotabato; Malungon, Sarangani
Instrumental Intensity II – Alabel, Sarangani; General Santos City;
Instrumental Intensity I – Kiamba, Sarangani
Phivolcs warned that aftershocks are likely to occur. (Rommel F. Lopez)