Strong Earthquake Hits Southern Philippines, No Tsunami Warning Issued

Powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake rocks Philippines

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Tremor of magnitude 6.7 felt; no tsunami warning

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake hit southern Philippines, resulting in one fatality, dozens of injuries, and building damage. The quake occurred off Mindanao island at a depth of 60 km, with one reported death and 18 injuries in the coastal town of Glan near the epicenter, according to initial assessments by disaster response officials.

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Philippines earthquake: 6.9 magnitude quake shakes tourist island hotspot on Ring of Fire

The Philippines lies on the Ring of Fire, an area surrounding the Pacific Ocean that is especially prone to earthquakes.

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Magnitude 6.7 quake shakes southern Philippines

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake shakes the southern Philippines on Friday, US Geological Survey says. No tsunami threat was issued after the quake struck off Sarangani province on Mindanao. There were no immediate reports of casualties but the quake was felt across a wide area of mountainous island.

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Powerful earthquake shakes southern Philippines; no tsunami warning

The quake measured magnitude 6.7 and was located 26 kilometers (16 miles) from Burias. There were no immediate reports of serious damage or injuries. The Philippines experiences regular earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to its location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire”

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Powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake tears through Philippines with residents told to be prepared for aftershocks

Powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake tears through Philippines with residents told to be prepared for aftershocks. The quake struck off the shore of the Mindanao region, at a depth of 6.2 miles. There were no immediate reports of casualties but the quake was felt across a wide area of the mountainous island.

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Magnitude 6.7 earthquake shakes southern Philippines: USGS - Insider Paper

No tsunami threat was issued after the quake struck off Sarangani province on the main southern island of Mindanao. There were no immediate reports of casualties but the quake was felt across a wide area of the mountainous island. Quakes are a daily occurrence in the Philippines which sits along the Pacific “Ring of Fire”

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Powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake hits Mindanao in Philippines

Powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake hits Mindanao in Philippines. Aftershocks and potential damage are to be expected from such a powerful tremor, says Philippine agency. There was no immediate tsunami threat as a result of the offshore quake, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

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Powerful earthquake strikes Philippines region

Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes off the shore of the Mindanao region, at a depth of 10km. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said no tsunami was expected. Philippines lies on the "Ring of Fire", a belt of volcanoes circling the Pacific Ocean.

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Powerful earthquake shakes southern Philippines; no tsunami warning

Powerful undersea earthquake shakes southern Philippines; no tsunami warning. Magnitude 6.7 quake was located 26 kilometers (16 miles) from Burias at the southern tip of the Philippines. Videos posted on social media showed ceilings falling at two large malls. Photos also showed a collapsed roof at a school.

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Earthquake shakes Southern Mindanao, Philippines: What happens after?

6.9 magnitude quake hits Mindanao, Philippines. No tsunami threat and minimal casualties were reported. Communities brace for potential aftershocks and assessing any damage caused by the earthquake. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center assured that no tsunami was expected as a result of this seismic activity.

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6.7 magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines Friday; no tsunami warning in effect

6.7 magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines Friday; no tsunami warning in effect. The earthquake struck around 4:14 p.m. local time and was centered off the southern coast of the Philippines. Some severe shaking could be felt in the region, and moderate to heavy damage is expected.

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