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Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes off Sarangani, Davao Occidental

Phivolcs recorded the offshore quake on Wednesday morning, October 28.

DavaoNews Desk · based on reporting by InquirerWed, Oct 28, 9:39 AM

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off the town of Sarangani in Davao Occidental at 7:43 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), as reported by the Inquirer from Koronadal City.

The available report does not include the quake's depth, how strongly it was felt in nearby areas, or whether any damage or injuries occurred. DavaoNews will update this story as more information becomes available from Phivolcs and local authorities.

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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