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6.0-magnitude quake jolts southern Philippines

Seismology institute says aftershocks to follow, damage expected

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 16 Nov 2020 9:30AM

6.0-magnitude quake jolts southern Philippines
An earthquake strikes Surigao Del Sur province in southern Philippines this morning. – Twitter pic, November 16, 2020

MANILA – A 6.0-magnitude earthquake shook Surigao Del Sur province in southern Philippines today, said the national Institute of Seismology and Volcanology.

It said the offshore quake, which occurred at 6.37am local time, struck at a depth of 33km, 29km southeast of the town of San Agustin.

The institute said the quake will trigger aftershocks, and that damage is expected.

The Philippines sees frequent seismic activity due to its location along the Pacific “Ring of Fire”. – Bernama, November 16, 2020

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