A 5.5 earthquake shakes Davao region early dawn

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An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 quake was felt in the Davao area this early dawn of Friday the 21st.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOCS) explained that the earthquake was recorded at 5:21 a.m. The epicenter was at 138 km southeast of Mati, Davao Oriental and tectonic in origin.

According to PHILVOCS, the following intesities were felt in these regions:
- Intensity IV (Moderately strong): Mati City

- Intensity III (Weak): Davao City

While Phivolcs does not expect the quake to cause damage, although aftershocks are possible.