Magnitude 5.4 earthquake hits Davao Oriental (August 10, 2014)

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake shook Davao Oriental, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said Sunday night, August 10.

Earthquake Davao Oriental (August 10, 2014)

The quake, which was tectonic in origin, occured 173 kilometers Southeast of Governor Generoso in said province, according to Phivolcs.

The following intensities were felt in the affected areas:
  • Intensity 4 - Talacogon, Agusan del Sur
  • Intensity 3- Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage to properties as of this posting.

Phivolcs said aftershocks are expected.