Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits waters off Davao Occidental

Phivolcs said aftershocks and damage were not expected.

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 27)— A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Monday morning, the the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.

The tectonic quake that hit at 7:48 a.m had a depth of 64 kilometers. Its epicenter was 164 kilometers southeast of Jose Abad Santos town.

Intensity I shaking was recorded at Malungon and Alabel towns in Sarangani province.

BREAKING: 5.2 magnitude tectonic quake hits waters off Davao Occidental. @phivolcs_dost warns of aftershocks https://t.co/sDo55hwVGt pic.twitter.com/r28NuaAFvo

— CNN Philippines (@cnnphilippines) April 27, 2020