5.0-magnitude quake rattles Matanao, Davao del Sur; aftershocks expected
Credit to Author: Dominique Nicole Flores| Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2025 10:34:00 +0800
MANILA, Philippines (Update, 11:10 a.m.) — A magnitude 5.0 earthquake rattled Matanao, Davao del Sur, at 9:42 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4, Phivolcs reported.
In its second bulletin, Phivolcs said the epicenter was five kilometers south-southwest of Matanao at a relatively shallow depth of 15 kilometers.
The quake was tectonic in origin, caused by the movement of tectonic plates on fault lines and boundaries.
State seismologists initially recorded the earthquake at magnitude 5.4, classified as moderate to near strong, likely felt in affected areas but generally causing only minor damage.
It was later downgraded to magnitude 5.0, with similar expected effects.
These are the reported instrumental intensities recorded in various parts of Mindanao.
Phivolcs also issued instrumental intensities, which measure ground shaking based on accelerometer data and may differ from people's actual experience of the earthquake and its impact on infrastructure and the environment.
Phivolcs initially warned of potential damage but stated in its latest bulletin that none is expected. However, aftershocks are still anticipated.
The Office of Civil Defense is still gathering field reports to assess the full scope of the damage.