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An earthquake hit Davao - December 8, 2010.

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake has hit southern Mindanao at around 10:13 this morning, according to Inquirer.net. The center of the quake was traced 59 kilometers northeast of the eastern seaboard city of Mati, Davao Oriental. Only a weak shake was felt in Davao City.

An earthquake with a magnitude ranging from 5.0 to 5.9 is considered moderate, which may cause significant damage to buildings with weak foundations.