Magnitude 5.5 quake jolts Matanao, Davao del Sur

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake shook Matanao in Davao del Sur on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

The earthquake, which was tectonic in origin and had a depth of one kilometer, occurred at 4:05 p.m.

Its epicenter was traced to six kilometers southwest of Matanao.

Intensity IV was felt in the following areas: Davao City and General Santos City.

The quake was also measured at Instrumental Intensities.

-Intensity V: Kidapawan City; Koronadal City, Norala, South Cotabato

- Intensity IV: Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental; Alabel, Sarangani; Tampakan, Tantangan, Tupi, General Santos City, South Cotabato; Columbio, Sultan Kudarat

-Intensity III: Libona, Bukidnon; Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental; Maasim, Kiamba, Malapatan, Sarangani; Santo Nino, Polomolok, Suralla, T'Boli, South Cotabato

-Intensity II: Alamada, Cotabato; Nabunturan, Davao de Oro; Maitum, Sarangani; Lake Sebu, South Cotabato

-Intensity I: Malaybalay, Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental

PHIVOLCS said it expects damage and aftershocks from the quake. — Mel Matthew Doctor/VBL, GMA News