A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit off Davao Oriental province in the southern Philippines this morning.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the earthquake occurred at a depth of 42 kilometers, with the epicentre of about 47 kilometres from the coastal town of Manay.
Tremors were felt across the island. Police and disaster officials near the quake’s epicentre said there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries from the earthquake.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the quake occurred at 11.02 am local time at a depth of around 42 km. The epicentre was located approximately 47 km off the coastal town of Manay in Davao Oriental province.
Tremors were felt across large parts of Mindanao, prompting concerns in nearby coastal and inland areas. Phivolcs said the earthquake was likely to generate aftershocks and could cause damage, particularly in locations close to the epicentre.