MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Monday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The quake hit 42 kilometers northeast of Banganga, Davao Oriental, at 8:42 a.m., Phivolcs said in its updated bulletin. ADVERTISEMENTAn Intensity III was felt in Davao Oriental towns Baganga, Manay, and Cateel. Meanwhile, an Intensity III was registered in Mati City, Davao Oriental; Lingig, Surigao del Sur; and Rosario, Agusan del Sur. Bislig town in Surigao del Sur likewise felt an Instrumental Intensity III while an Instrumental Intensity I was recorded in Malungon, Sarangani; Gingoog City; and Misamis Oriental.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 24, 2020 03:00 UTC