7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes waters off Sultan Kudarat; no tsunami threat

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the waters off Sultan Kudarat in the province of Maguindanao del Norte on Thursday morning, according to Phivolcs, who also said that there is no threat of a tsunami from the offshore earthquake.

In an advisory, the state seismologist said the earthquake was felt at 10:13 a.m. on Thursday. It hit 133 kilometers south of the town of Palimbang.

Phivolcs said it was expecting aftershocks but no damage from the quake. 

These are the reported intensities felt in various parts of Mindanao, which refer to the reports of people who felt the earthquake.

Intensity IV (moderately strong):

Intensity III (weak):

Intensity II (slightly felt): 

Intensity I (scarcely perceptible):

Meanwhile, these are the instrumental intensities, which are measured using an intensity meter that measures ground acceleration.

Intensity III:

Intensity II:

Intensity I: