Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes Davao Occidental coast

Metro Manila, Philippines - A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the coast of Sarangani, Davao Occidental, on Saturday morning, June 28, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

In a bulletin, Phivolcs said the tectonic quake with a depth of 79 kilometers hit at 7:07 a.m.

Intensity V was felt in Glan and Malungon, Sarangani and Pantukan, Davao de Oro.

Intensity IV was recorded in Sarangani’s Alabel, Kiamba, Malapatan, Tupi and City of Koronadal, City of General Santos, City of Davao and Santa Cruz in Davao del Sur, Jose Abad Santos in Davao Occidental and Monkayo in Davao de Oro.

Phivolcs said Intensity III was felt in Maasim and Maitum in Sarangani, Banga, Tampakan, Surallah, and Polomolok in South Cotabato, Maco and Nabunturan in Davao de Oro, Matanao and Magsaysay in Davao del Sur.

Meanwhile, Intensity II was recorded in Tantangan and Norala, and Santo Niño, South Cotabato.

The agency warned of aftershocks but said no damage is expected.