West Valley Fault

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was reported yesterday, Friday January 31 in Davao del Sur. It was tectonic in origin and has a depth of 28 kilometers.

The quake struck near Digos City at around 7:18 Friday night. Other reports place it at 15 kilometers southeast of Kiblawan in Davao del Sur. Other reports as well place the magnitude at 4.9.

The following intensities were recorded:

Intensity 5 – felt in Digos City and Matanao in Davao del Sur
Intensity 4 – Bansalan along with Koronadal City and Tupi in South Cotabato and Tulunan, Cotabato.
Intensity 3 – Alabel in Sarangani and General Santos City
Intensity 2 – Kiamba in Sarangani; Don Carlos, Bukidnon; Matalam, Cotabato

Aftershocks are expected but no damages reported.

Source: CNNPhils/PhilStar/Phivolcs