Maps released by the state seismology bureau indicate the epicenters of tremors in Masbate (left) and Davao Occidental, which occurred on July 14 and 15, respectively. — Photos from Phivolcs/Facebook
MANILA, Philippines — Tremors were observed in Masbate and Davao Occidental, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported Wednesday.
At 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, a 4.2-magnitude earthquake hit Davao Occidental, with the epicenter located 24 kilometers northwest of Sarangani Island. Previously, a 4.6-magnitude aftershock rocked the area 40 kilometers west of Balut Island early Tuesday, July 14.
Phivolcs reported instrumental intensities over the following areas brought by the 4.6-magnitude quake:
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