Earthquake of Magnitude 6.9 jolts southern Philippines

An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 on the Richter scale struck the southern Mindanao region of the Philippines on Friday, as reported by the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ). 
 

Information Statement Tsunami Info Stmt: M7.2 Mindanao, Philippine Islands 0014PST Nov 17: Tsunami NOT expected

— NWS Tsunami Alerts (@NWS_NTWC) November 17, 2023

 
No causality has been reported so far however, authorities have urged residents to exercise caution and be on alert for aftershocks and damage.