Magnitude-5.3 quake rocks parts of Mindanao

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake rocked some parts of Mindanao early Friday but no one was reported injured, state seismologists said. In its 10:26 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the earthquake occurred 8:07 a.m., with the epicenter traced to 32 kilometers east of Tagum in Davao City. The quake was felt at Intensity IV in Davao City; Intensity III in Tagum City and President Roxas in North Cotabato; Mati, Davao del Norte, and Magsaysay, Davao del Sur. It was felt at Intensity II in Matalam, Makilala, and Kabacan towns in North Cotabato; Kidapawan, General Santos, and Digos Cities; and Matan-ow and Taragona in Davao Oriental. Caraga in Davao Oriental felt the tremor at intensity I. Phivolcs said that no damage is expected but aftershocks may be possible. A 5.1-magnitude earthquake rocked parts of Mindanao Wednesday night. It was felt in Sultan Kudarat, South Cotabato at North Cotabato, but no damage was reported. - Nikka Corsino/RSJ, GMANews.TV