"Southern Philippines Hit by 6.1 Magnitude Quake Amid Ongoing Aftershocks"

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the Philippines on Friday, as reported by the United States Geological Survey, following a series of powerful quakes in the region.

• The earthquake, registering a magnitude of 6.1, hit near Dapa municipality in Surigao del Norte province at a depth of approximately 69 kilometers (43 miles).
• Provincial rescuer Ralph Cadalena reported no immediate casualties or damage, describing the tremor as a sudden strong shake that lasted only a short time.
• This seismic event adds to the ongoing aftershocks experienced in the Philippines, occurring just a week after two significant earthquakes affected the country.