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6.4 Quake Off Davao Oriental Shakes Mindanao, No Tsunami Alert

USGS places the offshore epicenter about 55 kilometers north-northeast of Manay at roughly 23 kilometers deep.

Overview

  • The quake struck at 11:02 a.m. local time off Davao Oriental, according to the USGS.
  • USGS measured magnitude 6.4, while an initial Philippine report put it at 6.7 with a very shallow depth.
  • No tsunami alert was issued, with national and international centers reporting no tsunami threat.
  • Preliminary assessments reported no significant damage or fatalities as authorities maintained vigilance for replicas.
  • Phivolcs logged at least seven aftershocks, and shaking was felt across Mindanao including Davao City and Sarangani.