6.0-magnitude quake rocks southern Philippines


Davao de Oro earthquake. Image from Phivolcs

GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines (AFP): A 6.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the southern Philippines on Wednesday (Feb 1), the US Geological Survey said, with local authorities warning of aftershocks and possible damage.

The quake struck at 6.44pm (1044 GMT), near Monkayo municipality in Davao de Oro province on Mindanao island.

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