A magnitude-5.2 quake jolted Bukidnon province in southern Philippines late Monday afternoon, with the quake described as "strong" in some areas. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the quake was recorded at 5:43 p.m. and was tectonic in origin. It said the epicenter was 32 km southwest of Malaybalay, Bukidnon. Phivolcs said the quake was felt at:
Intensity V: Valencia, Bukidnon Intensity III: Quezon, Bukidnon Phivolcs' Earthquake Intensity Scale defines Intensity V as "strong," or "generally felt by most people indoors and outdoors." With such a quake, "many sleeping people are awakened. Some are frightened, some run outdoors. Strong shaking and rocking felt throughout building. Hanging objects swing violently. Dining utensils clatter and clink; some are broken. Small, light and unstable objects may fall or overturn. Liquids spill from filled open containers. Standing vehicles rock noticeably. Shaking of leaves and twigs of trees are noticeable." On the other hand, an Intensity III quake is classified as "weak" in Phivolcs' scale. Phivolcs said no aftershock or damage was expected from the quake. The United States Geological Survey measured the quake at magnitude 5. It said the epicenter was at: 85 km southesat of Cagayan de Oro 103 km north-northwest of Davao 116 km northeast of Cotabato 871 km south-southeast of Manila - KBK, GMA News 
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