A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck 68 kilometres (42 miles) east of Baculin in the Philippines on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres (6 miles).
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said damage and aftershocks were possible following the offshore tremor.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
“It was not that strong, but people rushed outside,” said Joey Monato, the local police chief of the southern town of Hinatuan in Surigao del Sur province.
