December 23, 2024 09:56 am (IST)
6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Philippines, no casualty
Manila, May 5 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter Scale hit Philippines' luzon island on Saturday.
There has been no report of casualty so far.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the epicentre of the quake was located at a depth of 17.9 kms.
The epicentre was located 56 km northwest of Pandan.
No tsunami warning has been issued so far.
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