At least 3 injured in Davao del Sur quake

At least three people in Makilala, Cotabato were injured in the magnitude 6.1 earthquake that hit Davao del Sur on Sunday, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

At least eight houses were also damaged in M’lang and Kabacan in Cotabato. Of the number, three were totally damaged, while five were partially damaged.

Two churches in M’lang and a hospital in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat were also damaged by the quake.

Five landslides were also reported in Makilala.

The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council-Kidapawan is continuously conducting damage assessment in the affected areas.

Moreover, six lateral trippings were experienced at the Davao Light and Power Corporation, while multiple feeder trippings were reported in Davao del Sur.

The Office of Civil Defense XI, the Department of Public Works and Highways and concerned DRRMCs are continuously monitoring the situation.

Earlier, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Magsaysay, Davao del Sur. The quake occurred at 12:22 p.m.

The epicenter was located at 06.74°N, 125.11°E - 005 km S 79°W of Magsaysay.

The tectonic quake had a depth of focus of 15 km.

PHIVOLCS said Intensity V was felt in Kidapawan City, Arakan, Carmen, Kabacan, Makilala and M'Lang, North Cotabato; City of Koronadal and Banga, South Cotabato; Matalam, Cotabato; Bansalan, Hagonoy, Magsaysay and Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.

Intensity IV meanwhile was felt in Davao City; Banisilan and Midsayap, North Cotabato; Don Carlos, Bukidnon; Polomok, Sto. Nino and Norala, South Cotabato South Cotabato; Alabel, Kiamba and Malapatan, Saranggani; Palimbang and Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat.

Intensity III was experienced in Cotabato City; Cagayan De Oro City; Kadingilan and Kitaotao, Bukidnon; Tagum City, Davao del Norte; Maco and Nabunturan, Davao de Oro.

Intensity II was felt in Cagayan de Oro City; and Kalilangan, Bukidnon.

Meanwhile, Intensity I was felt in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur. — Ma. Angelica Garcia/BM, GMA News