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). According to the German Seismic Department, the quake occurred at a depth of 10 km, however, no tsunami has been reported, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. 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.
