A powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake rocked the southern Philippine
island of Mindanao on Saturday triggering panic, but there were no
immediate reports of any damage or casualties.
The quake struck at 12:37 pm (0437 GMT), off the coast, about 30
kilometres (19 miles) northeast of the town of Sarangani, said the
government seismology institute.
Residents said people rushed out of buildings in panic after the quake sent lighting fixtures swaying.
The government institute said it did not expect any damage or casualties and there was no risk of a tsunami.
The Philippines sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire -- a belt around the
Pacific Ocean dotted by active volcanoes and tectonic trenches.
A 7.6-magnitude quake hit the country's east coast in August last
year, triggering a tsunami alert that forced tens of thousands to flee
their homes and causing a landslide that killed one person.
Source: Nico's Mobile Blog
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