The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) confirmed that a Magnitude 4.5 earthquake hit off the coast of Sarangani, Davao Occidental on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at exactly 9:25 a.m.
The 4.5 Magnitude earthquake which struck off the coast of Sarangani was tectonic in origin and it hit at a depth of 33 kilometers.
Phivolcs noted in its bulletin that there’s no immediate damage reported as of press time.
Phivolcs noted that Magnitude 4 earthquake is “felt generally by people indoors and by some people outdoors. Light sleepers are awakened. Vibration is felt like a passing of heavy truck. Hanging objects swing considerably. Dinner, plates, gl(–foul word(s) removed–), windows and doors rattle. Floors and walls of wood framed buildings creak. Standing motor cars may rock slightly. Liquids in containers are slightly disturbed. Water in containers oscillate strongly. Rumbling sound may sometimes be heard.”
Note: We will continue to monitor any incident regarding the earthquake in Sarangani.
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