Strong tremors shock Philippines, Tonga

By Anadolu staff

ANKARA (AA) — Strong earthquakes of 6.6 and 6 magnitude struck off Tonga and the Philippines on Wednesday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

At a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), the epicenter of earthquake was some 154 kilometers (95.6 miles) from Neiafu Tonga, the USGS said on Wednesday.

Also, a 6 magnitude earthquake hit the Luzon region of the Philippines.

No damage has been reported from either of the quakes.

Separately, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake also struck off Baubau city of the southeastern Sulawesi province in Indonesia.

*Writing by Islamuddin Sajid