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Earthquake jolts southern Philippines

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental province in the southern Philippines on September 10, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
Earthquake jolts southern Philippines
Earthquake jolts southern Philippines ảnh 1A 5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Davao Oriental province in the southern Philippines on September 10.(Photo: news.abs-cbn.com)

Hanoi (VNA) - A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Orientalprovince in the southern Philippines on September 10, according to thePhilippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

The quake occurred at 1:39 p.m. (Philippines time), about 39 km southeast ofGovernor Generoso town in Davao Oriental province, the institute said.

No casualties or damage have been reported.

The quake was also felt in Davao City, Sultan Kudarat province, Saranganiprovince, Bislig City, Butuan City, and Cagayan de Oro City in the southernPhilippines.

The institute also said aftershocks are expected. – VNA
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