🕓 Last Updated: January 16, 2024, 3:24 pm (PH time)
A categorized very strong earthquake was felt in Davao Occidental at 4:48 in the morning on Jan. 9, 2024, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) stated in its earthquake bulletin issued at 6:43 a.m.
The tectonic earthquake had a magnitude of 6.7, occurred 94 kilometers deep, and centered southeast of Balut Island, a municipality of Sarangani, Davao Occidental.
Intensities were reportedly felt in Sultan Kudarat and as far as Surigao del Sur. While Phivolcs expected no damage, aftershocks were anticipated. RQJ
Source: Phivolcs official website at https://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph
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Regel Javines is the founder and editor of Philippine Pundit. Born in Leyte and shaped by struggle, he writes truth from the margins—where politics, faith, and life converge. A blogger since 2011, his work has appeared on global citizen journalism platforms. He currently serves as a consultant for the House of Representatives’ Congressional Assistance, Response, and Education (CARE) Program and as a Project Development Officer II at the DSWD.