Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes off Sarangani, Davao Occidental
Phivolcs recorded the offshore quake on Wednesday morning, October 28.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani, Davao Occidental, at 7:43 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), as reported by Cebu Daily News.
The available report, filed from Koronadal City, did not include details on the quake's depth, reported intensities in nearby areas, damage, injuries or aftershocks.
DavaoNews will update this story as more information from Phivolcs and local authorities becomes available.
Why it matters for Davao
Davao Occidental is part of the Davao Region, so residents of Davao City may want to watch for official Phivolcs updates on felt intensities and aftershocks.
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