6.2-magnitude quake jolts Davao Oriental; intensity reported in over 20 areas

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck offshore of Davao Oriental on Monday afternoon, with intensities reported in over 20 areas, according to BusinessWorld, citing the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

The tremor occurred at exactly 5:18 p.m., with its epicenter located offshore about 113 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental, PHIVOLCS said in its Earthquake Information report. The agency said the quake was tectonic in origin, meaning it was caused by movement along a fault line rather than volcanic activity.

Intensities ranging from Instrumental Intensity I to VI were recorded across multiple provinces in Mindanao, including Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Compostela Valley, Surigao del Sur, and Bukidnon. No tsunami warning was issued, and PHIVOLCS said damage and aftershocks are possible but not expected to be widespread.