🕓 Last Updated: January 23, 2024, 12:11 am (PH time)
A moderately strong 4.2 earthquake was felt in Sarangani, Davao Occidental tonight at 8:02 p.m., the Phivolcs earthquake bulletin shows.
The tremor occurred 181 kilometers deep from northeast to 15 kilometers southwest of Balut Island, a municipality of Sarangani, Davao Occidental. Phivolcs issued no expected aftershocks and damage.
Previously, in the early morning of Jan. 9, 2024, a 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit the same municipality. On Jan. 16, 2024, again in the same municipality, a moderately strong 4.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded.
Regel Javines is the founder/editor-publisher of The Philippine Pundit. Born in Leyte and raised by struggle, he writes truth from the margins. His work explores the intersections of politics, spirituality, and life’s deeper questions. Blogging since 2011, Regel has contributed incisive political analysis to global citizen journalism platforms, giving voice to stories often left unheard. Currently, he works as a consultant for the Congressional Assistance, Response, and Education (CARE) Program of the House of Representatives of the Philippines.