MANILAspinph, Philippines — A magnitude 5.1 earthquake jolted Sultan Kudarat yesterday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported.

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Phivolcs said a moderate quake, measured at magnitude 4.9, also hit Sarangani town in Davao Occidental at 6:30 a.m.

State seismologists said the temblor in Sultan Kudarat occurred at 8:19 a.m. with its epicenter located 18 kilometers north of Kalamansig town.

The earthquake was tectonic in origin and had a depth of focus of 546 km.

PAGASA weather specialist Veronica Torres said Kristine is still far from the Philippine landmass but is already affecting almost all areas in the country.

He added that the invitation was sent on short notice, only four days before the hearing, with the House quadcom's invitation dated October 18.

Phivolcs traced the epicenter of the Davao quake at 166 km south of Balut Island in Sarangani. It was tectonic in origin and had a depth of focus of 160 km.

Although not expecting any damagespinph, Phivolcs warned residents of possible aftershocks.