MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the waters off Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The quake struck at 119 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso at 5:45 p.m.ADVERTISEMENTPhivolcs said that the quake was of tectonic origin with a depth of focus of 80 kilometers. The quake was felt at the following intensities in various areas:Reported IntensityIntensity 5 – Mati CityInstrumental IntensitiesIntensity 4: Alabel, SaranganiIntensity 3: General Santos City, Kiamba, SaranganiIntensity 1: Bislig CityResidents are advised to expect for aftershocks. Last Friday, Governor Generoso was also struck with a magnitude 6.2 quake. READ: Magnitude 6.2 quake hits Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental(Editor: Alexander T. Magno)ADVERTISEMENTRead NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 01, 2019 12:11 UTC