No damage reported from magnitude 7.1 earthquake off Davao Oriental

NO DAMAGE was reported as of Thursday morning from the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck off Davao Oriental in southeastern Mindanao at 1:46 a.m., according to the provincial government.

“There are no damages reported so far… Teams from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) – Operation Center have conducted an assessment earlier today in tsunami prone areas and critical facilities including the Davao Oriental Provincial Medical Center,” it said in a statement issued at around 10:30 a.m.

Disaster management teams of the 10 towns and the capital Mati City were continuously assessing and monitoring their areas, in coordination with the provincial office.

As of 10:45 a.m, 38 aftershocks were recorded by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), with magnitudes ranging from 2.7 to as strong as 4.9.

Phivolcs recorded the epicenter of the offshore 7.1 earthquake at 95 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso town.

Tremors with intensities 4 to 5 were felt in areas east of Davao Oriental, up to General Santos City.

“Despite that there are no damages reported, the PDRRMO reminds the general public to stay calm, alert from various hazards, and stay informed,” the provincial government said.