Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Hits Northern Philippines: GFZ Reports

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An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 struck Mindoro island in the northern Philippines on Thursday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).

The earthquake had a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles). The US Geological Survey (USGS) also recorded the earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2, with the epicenter off Calatagan municipality in Batangas province near Manila.

Philippines Struck by Strong 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake A powerful earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale hit the northern Philippines, specifically Mindoro island. The quake, with a depth of 10 kilometers, caused significant tremors in the region.

The Philippine seismology agency also reported a magnitude 6.2 earthquake, anticipating possible damage and aftershocks.

Northern Philippines Shaken by 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Mindoro island in the northern Philippines experienced a strong earthquake measuring 6.5 in magnitude.

The tremor, with a depth of 10 kilometers, shook the region, prompting concerns about potential consequences. The area is prone to seismic activity due to its location along the Pacific “Ring of Fire”.

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