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Updated on February 10, 2024 at 2:48 p.m.
MANILA, Philippines 鈥� A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Agusan del Sur around Saturday noon, the state seismology bureau said.
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the epicenter of the tectonic earthquake was located east of Esperanza.
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It had a depth of focus of 27 kilometers.
The Phivolcs added that the following intensities were felt in the locations below:
Intensity V
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Agusan del Norte- Las Nieves
Intensity IV
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Bukidnon- Libona and San Fernando
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Iligan City
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Misamis Oriental- City of Gingoog, Jasaan, Magsaysay, and Medina
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Agusan del Sur- City of Bayugan, Prosperidad, and Talacogon
Intensity III
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Bohol- Jagna
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Bukidnon- Baungon, Cabanglasan, Impasug-ong, Kitaotao, City of Malaybalay, Malitbog, Manolo Fortich, Maramag, Quezon, Talakag, and City of Valencia
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Misamis Oriental- City of El Salvador
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Davao de Oro- Mawab and Nabunturan
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Davao del Sur- City of Digos
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Davao City
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Surigao del Sur-Hinatuan
Intensity II
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Bohol- Inabanga, and Loboc
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Bukidnon- Don Carlos and Kalilangan
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Camiguin- Catarman,Guinsiliban, Mahinog, Mambajao, and Sagay
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Davao del Sur- Matanao
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Cotabato- Banisilan,City of Kidapawan, Makilala, and Tulunan
Intensity I
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Davao del Sur- Magsaysay
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Cotabato- Arakan and Kabacan
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Lanao del Sur- City of Marawi
The following instrumental intensities were also felt, the Phivolcs added:
Intensity IV
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Cagayan de Oro City
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Bukidnon- San Fernando and Talakag
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Davao del Sur- City of Digos
Intensity III
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Misamis Oriental- Balingasag
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Surigao del Sur- City of Tandag
Intensity II
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Cotabato- City of Kidapawan and Banisilan
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Davao City
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Sarangani- Alabel and Malungon
Intensity I
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Davao del Sur- Magsaysay
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Cotabato- M鈥檒ang
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South Cotabato- Tampakan and Tupi
The Phivolcs likewise said that damages and aftershocks were to be expected after the earthquake.
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