Earthquake Off Philippines Coast Hits A Region Already On High Alert
The U.S. Geological Survey says it was magnitude 7.0. No casualties have been reported. On Dec. 22, a tsunami, likely caused by the volcano Anak Krakatau, hit Indonesia and killed about 430 people.
by Jenny Gathright
Dec 29, 2018
2 minutes
An undersea earthquake occurred Saturday off the coast of the southern Philippines. The U.S. Geological Survey says it struck at a depth of about 38 miles and had a magnitude of 7.0. According to The Associated Press, no casualties or damage had been reported as of a few hours after the quake.
It was felt — for areas along the coasts of Indonesia and the Philippines.
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