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A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Sarangani province early Wednesday, April 16, 2025, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. In its bulletin, Phivolcs said the quake hit the province at 5:42 a.
m. and its epicenter was traced some 42 kilometers southwest of Maitum town. The quake was tectonic in origin and had a depth of focus of 10 km, according to Phivolcs.
Intensity IV was felt Kiamba, Sarangani; T'Boli, Banga, Suralla, Tupi in South Cotabato; Kalamansig, in Sultan Kudarat. Intensity III was felt Maitum, Glan, Alabel in Sarangani; City of General Santos, Norala, City of Koronadal, Lake Sebu, Santo Nino in South Cotabato; Columbio, Isulan, Esperanza in Sultan Kudarat. Intensity II was felt in Maasim, Sarangani; Bagumbayan, President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat.
Intensity I was felt in Kalilangan, Bukidnon; Kidapawan City, M'lang in Cotabato; Magsaysay, Davao City, Matanao, Davao del Sur ; Kapatagan in Lanao del Norte. Phivolcs said aftershocks and damage are expected. —LDF, GMA Integrated News.
