Jan 28, 2010
MANILA - A 6.1 MAGNITUDE quake hit the Philippines
region early on Thursday, US scientists said, but no tsunami warning was
immediately issued.
The epicentre of the quake was 141 kilometres (88 miles)
east-southeast of Pandan, at a depth of 24 kilometres, a report from the
USGS said.
The quake hit at 2.49am (1849 GMT Wednesday) the report
added.
The Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre did not
immediately issue a tsunami warning.
The Philippines sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where
continental plates meet, causing frequent seismic and volcanic activity.
-- AFP
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