Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes off Davao Occidental; GenSan suspends classes
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off Davao Occidental at 4:07 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, PHIVOLCS said, according to GMA News. The epicenter was 42 km southwest of Balut Island in Sarangani town, 10 km deep. Instrumental Intensity IV was recorded in General Santos City and parts of Sarangani province, South Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat. PHIVOLCS expects no damage but warned of aftershocks. General Santos suspended classes and city government work.
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