Magnitude 6.0 earthquake in central Philippines, no casualties reported yet
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Samar Island in the central Philippines today at 2:09 PM. The tremor had a depth of 73.3 kilometers and was centered approximately 9 kilometers off the coastal town of San Julian. Currently, no casualties have been reported.
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(Central News Agency Manila, May 4, comprehensive foreign reports) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) indicated that a magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred on Samar Island in the central Philippines today at 2:09 PM.
Agence France-Presse reported that the earthquake's hypocenter was 73.3 kilometers deep, and its epicenter was located approximately 9 kilometers from the coastal town of San Julian in the province. Currently, no casualties have been reported. (Compiler: Hung Pei-ying) 1150504
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(Central News Agency Manila, May 4, comprehensive foreign reports) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) indicated that a magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred on Samar Island in the central Philippines today at 2:09 PM.
Agence France-Presse reported that the earthquake's hypocenter was 73.3 kilometers deep, and its epicenter was located approximately 9 kilometers from the coastal town of San Julian in the province. Currently, no casualties have been reported. (Compiler: Hung Pei-ying) 1150504
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