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6.5 magnitude earthquake hits Philippines

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines today, 134 kilometers south southwest of Cotabato, Mindanao, the US Geological Survey reported.

It initially put the quake's strength at 6.7 and then revised it downward to 6.5. The depth was 563 km.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said a destructive tsunami was not generated, "based on earthquake and historical tsunami data."



 

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