Magnitude 6.0 quake strikes Philippines, aftershocks and damage expected
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the island province of Leyte in central Philippines on Friday. The quake was recorded at a magnitude of 5.9 by the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), with a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles). There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the offshore quake. The Philippines is located in the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” known for volcanic activity and earthquakes. People panicked and rushed outside buildings when the earthquake hit, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.