5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Southern Philippines

Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology warned of damage and aftershocks from the quake although there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake rocked the southern Philippines Monday, the US Geological Survey said, with local authorities warning of possible damage as a series of aftershocks shook the natural disaster-prone region. The shallow quake struck on Mindanao island at 10:38 pm local time (1438 GMT), according to USGS. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology warned of damage and aftershocks from the quake, which it said had a magnitude of 5.9. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, but the acting police chief in Kadingilan town, near the epicentre of the quake, said it was "really strong".