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Strong, Shallow M6.2 Quake Strikes East of Philippine Islands

Seismic agencies report no tsunami risk after classifying the tremor as a shallow tectonic event; they warn of expected aftershocks.

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Overview

  • USGS registered the earthquake as magnitude 6.2 at a depth of 5 km while PHIVOLCS measured it as 6.3 at 34 km.
  • The epicenter was located about 366 km east of Baculin and 376 km east-northeast of Manay in Davao province.
  • Officials classified the tremor as tectonic in origin and confirmed no tsunami warning was issued.
  • The USGS issued a Green alert indicating a low likelihood of shaking-related fatalities or significant economic losses.
  • PHIVOLCS advised that aftershocks are likely to follow the initial temblor.