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A 6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of the southern Philippines


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The Philippine Institute of Science reported
In a statement, the earthquake, which occurred at a depth of (10) km, was centered about (315) km southeast of Balut Island.

Philippines Earthquakes

It was expected that the earthquake would not produce aftershocks or cause damage.

The Philippines is witnessing increasing seismic activity; Since it is located on "Ring of fire" In the Pacific Ocean, where tectonic plates intersect.

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