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36 courts in Davao Region damaged by magnitude 7.4 earthquake
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake off Davao Oriental caused damage to 36 courts in the Davao Region.
The Supreme Court confirmed the damage and stated that all 138 courts in the affected provinces suspended operations.
These provinces include Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, Davao Oriental, Sarangani, and South Cotabato.
Presiding judges in the affected areas have been authorized to suspend court operations to ensure the safety of personnel and users.
The initial earthquake occurred at 9:43 a.m. with its epicenter located 62 kilometers southeast of Manay town, Davao Oriental.
A subsequent magnitude 6.8 earthquake occurred approximately 10 hours later, with its epicenter also near Manay town.
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