5.3-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Davao Occidental

Davao Occidental Earthquake

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake shook Davao Occidental on Sunday morning, September 1, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The tremor, which originated from a tectonic source, occurred at around 8:49 AM. Phivolcs reported that the epicenter of the earthquake was located approximately 237 kilometers southeast of Sarangani in Davao Occidental. The quake … Read more

A Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake Struck The Province of Davao Occidental

4.0 Magnitude Quake in Davao Occidental

On Tuesday afternoon, January 16, residents of the province of Davao Occidental experienced an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0, according to the report from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). This incident instilled fear among the people, but according to experts, it is not expected to cause severe damage. Based on Phivolcs’ … Read more