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5.6-magnitude quake jolts Philippines

No tsunami alert has been issued.

Manila, April 10: An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale jolted Philippines' Samar Island on Monday, officials said.

5.6-magnitude quake jolts Philippines

The quake was detected 137 km northwest of Calbayog town and some 507 km southeast of Manila, with the epicentre located at a depth of 8.2 km, according to the US Geological Survey.

No tsunami alert has been issued, Efe news reported.

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