A 4.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Sultan Kudarat – Manila Bulletin

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4.7 magnitude earthquake hits Sultan Kudarat (PHIVOLCS)

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 jolted the Sultan Kudarat region on Sunday, July 11.

Phivolks said the quake occurred around 2:45 am and traced its epicenter 14 kilometers southwest of Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat.

The earthquake occurred 55 km below the epicenter.

Phivolks said the quake was felt as a “fairly strong” tremor at Intensity IV in Kalamanasig, Palembang and Lebak in Celta Kudarat.

It was also felt as a “weak” jolt at Intensity III in Cotabato.

Phivolcs instruments also recorded the earthquake at Intensity III in Kiamba and Sarangani, Intensity II in Zamboanga City, Intensity I in Malungon and Sarangani, and General Santos City.

The earthquake was tectonic in origin, which means that the tremor was caused by active fault movement in the area.

No aftershocks and damage to buildings are expected from this earthquake.

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