MANILA: A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Wednesday (Apr 16), the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
The quake off the coast of the island of Mindanao had a depth of 30km, the USGS added.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology placed the epicentre about 43km southwest of the town of Maitum, located in a mountainous and sparsely populated area.
Local authorities told AFP early indications were that the quake had caused no significant damage.
“It was strong but didn’t last long. We have checked but it was negative (for damage or casualties),” said Gilbert Rolifor, a fire…