Philippines: Magnitude-5.1 earthquake strikes in Davao Del Sur, Mindanao, at 14:21 PHST May 6

Event

A magnitude-5.1 earthquake occurred in Davao Del Sur, eastern Mindanao, at around 14:21 PHST May 6. The epicenter was about 52 km (32 miles) southwest of Davao City. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 25 km (16 miles). Light-to-moderate shaking probably occurred in Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, eastern Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat, and northeastern Sarangani provinces. Weak-to-light shaking may have been felt in the rest of Cotabato, Sarangani, and Sultan Kudarat provinces, as well as Bukidnon, Davao del Norte, and Maguindanao provinces. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties due to the earthquake. Aftershocks are possible in the coming days.

Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.

Advice

Plan accordingly for aftershocks. Consider vacating multistory buildings if operating in affected areas until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Allow additional time for air and road travel, as aftershocks may prompt brief disruptions. Seek updated information on road conditions before driving in hilly areas in the affected region due to potential landslides.