A MAGNITUDE 5.3 earthquake was recorded in Davao Oriental at around 5:07 p.m., Wednesday, April 20, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
Phivolcs traced the epicenter of the earthquake at 123 kilometers (km) southeast of Manay, Davao Oriental, and was shallow at a depth of 70 km.
On Tuesday, April 19, state seismologists registered a 6.2-magnitude quake, which also originated near Manay, Davao Oriental.
Phivolcs said Wednesday’s earthquake was tectonic, which means it was caused by the movement of an active fault near the area.
However, it does not expect damage or aftershocks due to this earthquake.
