6.7 magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines

Epicentre was located at a relatively shallow depth of 10 kilometers.

Manila, Feb 10: A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 has shaken the southern Philippines.

The US Geological Survey said the quake struck late Friday and was centered about 2 kilometers southwest of Talisay in Mindanao.

It said it was located at a relatively shallow depth of 10 kilometers.

It was near the coast, but the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center did not issue a warning for an ocean-wide threat.

PTI