6.9-magnitude earthquake jolts Philippines, no injuries reported
There was no immediate reports of damages or casualties.
There was no immediate reports of damages or casualties.
This was the third seism above magnitude six to hit the region in less than two weeks.
In Magsaysay town in Davao del Sur province, rescuers were trying to recover three bodies after landslides in two separate towns swallowed parts of agricultural areas, police said.
The quake, which was tectonic in origin, was also felt in the cities of Kidapawan, Davao, Sarangani, General Santos, Cagayan de Oro, Gingoog and Bislig on Mindanao island, the institute added.
The temblor was felt in a number of central and northern Philippine cities, including Tacloban in Leyte province, Catbalogan in Samar, and Masbate, Legazpi and Sorsogon in the Bicol region.
