Magnitude 6.9 quake rocks Davao del Sur

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<figure class="op-interactive"><div id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_1_Container"> <ivs-player id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_1" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-vid="1381756" data-ivs-floating="1"></ivs-player> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/iframe-parent.js"></script> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script> </div></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>MANILA — <strong>(3rd UPDATE)</strong> A magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolted Davao del Sur on Sunday afternoon, Phivolcs said.</p><p>The tremor struck 6 kilometers northwest of Padada town in Davao del Sur, a week before Christmas. It was tectonic in origin and had a depth of 30 kilometers, according to Phivolcs</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/tvpatrol/12/12/20191215-quake.jpg"/></figure></div><p>The tremor will cause damage and aftershocks, Phivolcs said.</p><p>Another temblor, measured at magnitude 5.2, hit Matanao town, Davao del Sur at 3:09 p.m., according to Phivolcs.</p><p>Instrumental Intensity II was reported in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental, while Instrumental Intensity I was recorded in Cagayan de Oro City, state seismologists said.</p><div><strong>Below are areas where the magnitude 6.9 quake was felt:</strong></div><ul>	<li>Intensity VII - Matanao &amp; Magsaysay, Davao del Sur</li>	<li>Intensity VI - Kidapawan City; General Santos City; Bansalan, Davao del Sur; Alabel &amp; Malapatan, Sarangani; Koronadal City</li>	<li>Intensity V - Tulunan &amp; Matalam, Cotabato; Cotabato City; Davao City; Glan, Sarangani</li>	<li>Intensity III - Kalilangan, Talakag &amp; Dangcagan, Bukidnon</li>	<li>Intensity II - Impasugong, Bukidnon; Cagayan de Oro City; Dipolog City</li>	<li>Intensity I - Zamboanga del Sur</li></ul><div><strong>The following instrumental intensities were reported:</strong></div><ul>	<li>Intensity VIII - Malungon, Sarangani</li>	<li>Intensity VI - Alabel, Sarangani; Kidapawan City</li>	<li>Intensity V - General Santos City; Koronadal City; Tupi, South Cotabato</li>	<li>Intensity III - Gingoog City</li>	<li>Intensity II - Zamboanga City; Kiamba, Sarangani</li></ul><p>Three powerful quakes, all of which were above 6 on the magnitude scale, struck the region in October, leaving <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/03/19/mindanao-quakes-death-toll-reaches-23-officials">at least 23 dead</a> and scores injured.</p>

<p>A magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolted Davao del Sur on Sunday afternoon, Phivolcs said.</p>

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolted Davao del Sur on Sunday afternoon, Phivolcs said.

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Magnitude 6.9 quake rocks Davao del Sur

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