MANILA — A magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook Agusan del Sur and surrounding areas on Saturday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.

The epicenter of the tectonic earthquake was near Esperanza town in Agusan Del Sur, Phivolcs said.

Damage and aftershocks are expected, Phivolcs said.

According to an initial report, the earthquake was felt at Intensity IV (Moderately Strong) in Cagayan de Oro City and Intensity II (Slightly Felt) in Kidapawan City and Banisilan in Cotabato province.

Agusan del Sur is among the areas in Mindanao that have been affected by flooding this week caused by heavy rains.

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