5.6-magnitude quake rattles southern Philippines

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake occurred off Mindanao island in the southern Philippines on Wednesday, according to the USGS. The quake had a depth of 30 kilometers, with its epicenter 43 kilometers southwest of Maitum town. Local authorities, including Maitum fire official Gilbert Rolifor, reported no significant damage or casualties. The Philippines regularly experiences seismic activity due to its location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire.”READ FULL