Quakes rock Masbate, Davao Oriental

MANILA, Philippines — Earthquakes of magnitudes 4.6 and 4.1 yesterday rocked Masbate and Davao Oriental, respectively, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.

Phivolcs said the temblor in Masbate occurred at 1:26 p.m. and its epicenter was located 10 kilometers south of Monreal town. Instrumental Intensity 2 was recorded in the municipalities of Batuan and Milagros.

Meanwhile, the quake in Davao Oriental occurred at 4:22 a.m. and its epicenter was located 11 kilometers north of Lupon town. Instrumental Intensity 1 was recorded in Magsaysay and Matanao in Davao del Sur, Magpet in Cotabato and Tupi in South Cotabato.

Both quakes were tectonic in origin and were not expected to cause damage to property or generate aftershocks.