Strong earthquake jolts Davao Occidental, Mindanao

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Mindanao on Thursday at a depth of 10 kilometers, with Philippine authorities saying significant damage was not expected but aftershocks were possible. Separately, a magnitude 6.4 quake struck off Davao Occidental that afternoon, shaking communities across parts of Mindanao; authorities recorded intensities up to IV and said it was an aftershock of major June earthquakes. Residents in some areas reported weak shaking, and officials urged people to stay alert and follow earthquake safety precautions.