A powerful 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at a depth of 29 kilometres beneath the surface.
Authorities said there were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. No tsunami warning was issued following the earthquake, while officials have started assessing the impact of the tremor in the affected areas
The latest earthquake comes only weeks after another powerful tremor struck southern Philippines, leaving more than 80 people dead and causing widespread destruction across several parts of Mindanao.
The Philippines lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, one of the world’s most seismically active regions. Because of its location, the country frequently experiences earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
The latest tremor is the second major earthquake to affect the region in June. Earlier this month, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Philippines, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 200 others.
The earthquake triggered tsunami warnings across the region, forcing large-scale evacuations from coastal areas. It also disrupted electricity and communication services near the epicentre.
Rescue teams and authorities continued damage assessment operations for several days after the disaster. According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), the earthquake struck near Mindanao at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres, resulting in stronger ground shaking and increasing concerns about a possible tsunami. The agency initially revised the magnitude from 7.3 to 8.2 before confirming it at 7.8.
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