The Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported on Tuesday an earthquake with a 6.6 magnitude. It was felt in the province of Davao Occidental in the southern Philippines.
At 9:39 a.m local time, a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck 122 kilometres deep, roughly 434 kilometres southeast of Balut Island in Sarangani town.
Local seismologists anticipate repercussions following a powerful earthquake. According to the institute, a major earthquake will cause aftershocks but will not cause any damage. There will be no tsunami danger to the Philippines, the report added.
ADVISORY: NO TSUNAMI THREAT TO THE PHILIPPINES
Tsunami Information No.1
Date and Time: 26 Sep 2023 – 09:39 AM
Magnitude = 6.6
Depth = 122 kilometers
Location = 03.18°N, 128.64°E – Offshore of Municipality Of Saranganihttps://t.co/lOyjYapDz6 pic.twitter.com/YYDvpeLoa0
— PHIVOLCS-DOST (@phivolcs_dost) September 26, 2023
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