Live
- Chanchalguda Jail Officials Say They Haven't Received Bail Papers Yet, Allu Arjun May Stay in Jail Tonight
- BJP leaders present evidence of illegal voters in Delhi, urge EC for swift action
- Exams will not be cancelled: BPSC chairman
- Nagesh Trophy: Karnataka, T.N win in Group A; Bihar, Rajasthan triumph in Group B
- YS Jagan condemns the arrest of Allu Arjun
- Economic and digital corridors to maritime connectivity, India and Italy building vision for future, says Italian Ambassador
- SMAT 2024: Patidar's heroics guide Madhya Pradesh to final after 13 years
- CCPA issues notices to 17 entities for violating direct selling rules
- Mamata expresses satisfaction over speedy conviction in minor girl rape-murder case
- Transparent Survey Process for Indiramma Housing Scheme Directed by District Collector
6.7-magnitude quake jolts Philippines
An earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale struck the Philippines (Photo/IANS)
Highlights
An earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale struck the Philippines' Batangas province on Saturday.
Manila: An earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale struck the Philippines' Batangas province on Saturday.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 4.49 a.m., 16 km southwest of Calatagan town, reports Xinhua news agency.
It occurred at a depth of 116 km, the institute said.
The institute said the quake, which was tectonic in origin, can trigger aftershocks but not cause damage.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or casualties.
The Philippines has frequent seismic activity due to its location along the Pacific "Ring of Fire".
Next Story
ADVERTISEMENT
