4.6-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Saturday, Aug. 15.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 6:53 p.m., had its epicenter 100 kilometers southeast of Sarangani.

It had a depth of 128 kilometers, and was of tectonic origin.

PHIVOLCS said the following instrumental intensities were recorded:

Instrumental Intensities:
Intensity II – Alabel, and Malungon, Sarangani
Intensity I – City of General Santos

No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.