A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Balut Island in Sarangani, Davao Occidental on Thursday morning, August 6, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

The earthquake occured at 5:41 am and had a depth of 10 kilometers and was felt in several parts of Mindanao.

PHIVOLCS recorded the following earthquake intensities:

• Intensity III – Sta. Maria, Davao Occidental; Malungon, Sarangani; and Tupi, South Cotabato
• Intensity II – Digos City, Davao del Sur; Maitum, Malapatan, Maasim, and Kiamba in Sarangani; Banga, South Cotabato; and Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat
• Intensity I – Kidapawan City, Cotabato; Davao City; Magsaysay, Davao del Sur; Surallah and Tampakan, South Cotabato; and Bagumbayan, Isulan, Esperanza, and Kalamansig in Sultan Kudarat

PHIVOLCS said no significant damage has been reported so far. However, the agency warned that additional aftershocks may still occur in the coming days.