Davao occidental: A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck the Province of Davao Occidental in the southern Philippines on Monday.
According to Qatar News Agency, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported that the epicenter of the earthquake was located 39 km from the area of Jose Abad Santos, at a depth of 990 km.
The Philippines is prone to volcanic eruptions and earthquakes due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire. In October 2013, a 7.1-magnitude quake struck central Philippines, killing more than 220 people.