Powerful earthquake strikes southern Philippines

Powerful earthquake strikes southern Philippines

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Burias island at around 0814GMT, US Geological Survey says

By Riyaz ul Khaliq

ISTANBUL (AA) - A strong earthquake struck the Philippines on Friday, the US Geological Survey said.

It said the earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale hit Burias island.

The earthquake, with a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), was reported at around 0814GMT.

According to the PHIVOLCS, the country’s institute for monitoring and mitigation of volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and tsunami, the magnitude of the earthquake was 7.2

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