The Philippine region was shaken by a magnitude 6.4 earthquake on Wednesday, with varying intensities felt in several areas.
The earthquake's epicenter was located approximately 37 kilometers south-southwest of Balut Island in the Municipality of Sarangani, Davao Occidental, at 12:14 p.m.
The quake was tectonic in origin, and aftershocks are expected, according to the latest information from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).
The earthquake was generated by the Cotabato Trench and is considered an aftershock of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck offshore of Sarangani, Davao Occidental, on June 8.
PHIVOLCS Director stated that the epicenter of the earthquake is around 50 kilometers from the epicenter of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake, which suggests that aftershocks from the June mainshock are expected to continue in the coming weeks.
The earlier earthquake left more than 90 people dead and caused at least P1.47 billion in infrastructure damage, according to the latest report of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
The magnitude 6.4 aftershock was felt in several areas, with the intensity of Intensity V recorded in Glan, Sarangani.
Intensity IV was recorded in Kiamba, Sarangani; General Santos City; Malungon and Alabel, Sarangani; and Tupi and Polomolok, South Cotabato.
Intensity III was recorded in Maasim, Maitum, and Malapatan, Sarangani; Lake Sebu and Tampakan, South Cotabato.
Intensity II was recorded in Koronadal City, Banga, and Surallah, South Cotabato.
Fortunately, no tsunami warning was issued and no damage is expected from the magnitude 6.4 earthquake, according to PHIVOLCS.
