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Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolts Davao Occidental

Courtesy: Phivolcs

(CNN Philippines, February 28) — A magnitude 5.5 earthquake has rocked Davao Occidental Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

The quake, caused by a shifting of the earth’s surface, had a depth of 130 kilometers in Sarangani, Davao Occidental at 3a.m.

Intensity II was recorded in Tupi, South Cotabato, and Albel and Malungon, Sarangani.

Meanwhile, Intensity I was felt in General Santos City and Kiamba, Sarangani, and Koronadal City.

Phivolcs warned of aftershocks but are not expecting any damage.

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