The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that 2 cities in southern part of the Philippines were hit by2 earthquakes at pre-dawn of February 27 (Philippine time).

The Phivolcs said the an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 was felt in 76 kilometers southeast of General Santos City in South Cotabato province at 12:18 a.m.

Philvolcs said that the quake was shallow in depth and was tectonic in origin.

It was felt at Intensity 4 in General Santos City. The Phivolcs said aftershocks may happen.

Another shallow quake with a magnitude of 3.3 also struck 30 kilometers northeast off Butuan City in Agusan del Norte province at 3:35 a.m. The quake was felt at Intensity 3 in Butauan City and Cabadbaran, also in the same province.

According to report, there is no damage on both human and properties on the said quakes.

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