DAVAO ORIENTAL, Davao Region — According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.4 magnitude quake occurred close to Kinablangan Saturday morning.
A tremor hit the area at 16:25 UTC (01:25 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was situated about 127 km east-northeast of Kinablangan and occurred at a depth of 10 km.
Did you feel it?
You can let the USGS know if you felt the quake by filling out their Felt Report form.
Impact and estimated losses
Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are unknown/miscellaneous types and heavy wood frame construction.
Historical information
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake 102 km west of this event struck UK on December 15, 1989 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 527,000 at intensity VII and 1,000 at intensity VIII, resulting in a reported 2 fatalities.
Source: The U.S. Geological Survey