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Earthquake strikes near Mindanao

A magnitude 6.6 quake struck at the ocean near the southern Philippines Sunday night, the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake was recorded at 6:58 p.m., the epicenter was traced 57 miles southwest of this city...No tsunami alert was issued The Philippines sits on the Pacific "Ring...

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News Source: Inquirer.net | about 1 month ago

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News Source: Honolulu Advertiser | about 1 month ago

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Earthquake strikes near Mindanao

News Source: Inquirer.net | 2 months ago

A magnitude 6.6 quake struck at the ocean near the southern Philippines Sunday night, the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake was recorded at 6:58 p.m., the epicenter was traced 57 miles southwest of this city...No tsunami alert was...
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News Source: The Age | 2 months ago

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