M4.7 quake hits Davao del Sur

A 4.7-magnitude earthquake jolted Davao del Sur early Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.

The tectonic tremor struck at 12:55 a.m. at about 9 kilometers west of Kiblawan with a depth of 9 kilometers.Instrumental intensities were also recorded: Phivolcs also recorded a 4.3-magnitude earthquake Friday evening in Kiblawan, Davao del Sur. The tectonic tremor struck at 11:45 p.m. at about 6 kilometers west of Kiblawan with a depth of 13 kilometers.Phivolcs said no damage nor aftershocks are expected.Philvolcs supervising research science specialist Jeff Perez said that the Tangbulan fault, stretches 62 kilometers from Davao del Sur to Davao Occidental, could generate powerful earthquakes up to magnitude 7.2.

He advised residents of Mindanao that they should not be complacent, and continue to be prepared after four strong earthquakes from October caused major damage in Davao del Sur and Cotabato provinces.

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