5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off Davao Oriental

(Eagle News) — A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental on Tuesday, April 19. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 9:23 a.m. The epicenter was 54 kilometers southeast of Manay. The depth of focus was 49 kilometers. The following intensities were reported: Intensity II – Bansalan, Davao del Sur Damage to property and aftershocks were expected.