The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported a 5.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Davao del Sur on Tuesday morning, March 4.
The tremor occurred at 9:42 a.m., with its epicenter 2 kilometers southwest of Matanao, Davao del Sur.
Phivolcs said the earthquake was felt at Intensity V (strong) in Matanao and Magsaysay in Davao del Sur.
It was recorded at Intensity IV (moderately strong) in Kidapawan City in Cotabato, Malungon in Sarangani, and Tampakan and Tupi in South Cotabato.
Meanwhile, it was felt at Intensity III (weak) in Magpet in Cotabato, Davao City in Davao del Sur, General Santos City and Banga in South Cotabato, and President Quirino and Columbio in Sultan Kudarat.
The tremor was “slightly felt” (Intensity II) in Pikit in Cotabato, Jose Abad Santos in Davao Occidental, Kiamba in Sarangani, Surall, Norala, Santo Niño and T’boli in South Cotabato, and Lambayong and Isulan in Sultan Kudarat, while it was “scarcely perceptible” (Intensity I) in Don Marcelino in Davao Occidental, Nabunturan in Davao de Oro, Lake Sebu in South Cotabato, and Esperanza, Kalamansig, and Bagumbayan in Sultan Kudarat.
Phivolcs said the earthquake was tectonic in origin, resulting from the movement of an active fault in the area.
The agency advised the public to remain vigilant as aftershocks may follow.
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