Earthquake In The Philippines July 25, 2013

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines on Thursday evening, July 25, 2013, according to the Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

The government agency said the tectonic quake hit at 6:51 p.m. and centered at 18km Northeast of Carmen, North Cotabato. The temblor was felt at the following intensities:

Intensity IV - Carmen, North Cotabato
Intensity III - Dangcagan,Bukidnon
Intensity II - Kidapawan City; Cagayan de Oro City; Cotabato City; Davao City

As of posting time, two aftershocks have occurred following the said quake.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to properties due to the earthquakes.

Apart from the three quakes, the following also jolted the Philippines on Thursday:

Time     Magnitude      Location
        
06:01 PM     3.0    037 km S 80° E of Cortes (Surigao Del Sur)
04:02 AM     3.8    013 km N 59° W of San Francisco (Surigao Del Norte)
03:48 AM     3.8    090 km S 89° W of Sabtang (Batanes)
02:44 AM     3.9    025 km S 31° W of Catubig (Northern Samar)
01:54 AM     2.2    036 km N 86° W of Calayan (Cagayan)

The Philippines is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, where continental plates collide causing frequent quakes.