MANILA, Philippines — Two earthquakes, which struck some three hours apart, jolted parts of Davao Occidental and nearby areas early Monday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.
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The first earthquake had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 109 kilometers southeast of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental at 2:29 a.m.
The tectonic quake had a 120-kilometer depth of focus.
The following are the reported intensities from the quake:
Intensity III – Tupi, South Cotabato
Intensity II – General Santos City; Davao City
Aftershocks are expected.
The second quake, which had a magnitude of 5.2, struck 115 kilometers southeast of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental at 5:13 a.m
It was likewise tectonic in origin and had a 69-kilometer depth of focus.
It was felt at Intensity II in General Santos City.
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