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Twin earthquakes jolt Davao Occidental and Sarangani, sending residents outdoors

Two earthquakes struck parts of the Davao and Soccsksargen regions on Wednesday morning, prompting residents to rush out of homes and shops.

DavaoNews Desk · based on reporting by InquirerWed, Oct 28, 1:00 AM

Two earthquakes shook parts of Region 11 (Davao) and Region 12 (Soccsksargen) on Wednesday morning, according to the Inquirer.

Residents of Davao Occidental and Sarangani hurried out of their homes and shops when the tremors hit, the Inquirer reported from Koronadal City. The quakes revived fears among residents, the report said.

The available report did not give the magnitudes, epicenters, or any information on damage or injuries. DavaoNews will update this story as more details become available.

Why it matters for Davao

Davao Occidental is part of the Davao Region, and the quakes are a reminder for residents to review their earthquake safety and evacuation plans.

This article was written by the DavaoNews desk with AI assistance, using reporting by Inquirer. Facts come from the original report, which we credit and link below. Our editorial policy

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