Magnitude 5.7 quake strikes Sarangani, felt in neighboring provinces

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Sarangani province early Wednesday morning, April 16, with its epicenter located approximately 55 kilometers southwest of Maitum town at a depth of focus of 1 kilometer.

According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the quake was tectonically originated and was felt across several areas in Sarangani, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and neighboring provinces.

Intensity IV was recorded in Kiamba, T'Boli, Banga, Surallah, Tupi, and Kalamansig, while Intensity III was experienced in Maitum, Glan, Malungon, Malapatan, Alabel, General Santos City, Norala, Koronadal City, Santo Niño, Polomolok, Lake Sebu, Tantangan, and Tampakan.

Intensity II was felt in Maasim, Bagumbayan, President Quirino, and Davao City, while Intensity I was recorded in Kidapawan City, M'lang, Kalilangan, Matanao, Kapatagan, and Zamboanga.

Phivolcs warned that aftershocks and potential damage are expected following the earthquake.