Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Strikes Off Southern Philippines, No Damage Reported
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Wednesday, April 16th according to the United States Geological Survey, with local authorities reporting no significant damage or casualties. The quake, which occurred at a depth of 30 kilometers and about 43 kilometers southwest of Maitum, was felt in the area but was brief as the Philippines, located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, regularly experiences seismic activity, though most quakes are minor and go unnoticed.
