5.7 magnitude quake hits Davao

Map from Phivolcs showing the estimated area where the 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental at past 1 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2014.

MANILA, Philippines - A magnitude-5.7 earthquake struck off Davao Occidental province, Friday afternoon.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake struck 32 kilometers southeast of Sarangani town in Davao Occidental, at 1:44 p.m.

The quake, which was tectonic in origin, struck at a depth of 113 kilometers.

It was felt at Intensity 4 in Davao City and Mati City in Davao Oriental; Intensity 3 in Bislig, Surigao del Sur and Tagum City; and Intensity 1 in Gingoog, Misamis Oriental.

Phivolcs said it is expecting aftershocks.

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