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6.0-magnitude quake rocks southern Philippines

6.0-magnitude quake rocks southern Philippines

GENERAL SANTOS: A 6.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the southern Philippines on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said, with local authorities warning of aftershocks and possible damage.The quake struck at 6:44 pm (1044 GMT), near Monkayo municipality in Davao de Oro province on Mindanao island.There were no immediate reports of major damage in the remote and mountainous gold mining region.Monkayo police Staff Sergeant Harvey Asayas told AFP the quake was strong in the beginning but gradually weakened and stopped after 40 seconds.“The authorities are now conducting patrols around to assess damage including the fire personnel and disaster officers,“ Asayas said.Police Corporal Lucita Ambrocio, who is based in the nearby municipality of New Bataan, described the quake as “quick”.“After 10 minutes, our colleagues went back to the building,“ said Ambrocio, who raced outside with her colleagues when the police station started shaking.“I checked the premises and I saw a small crack in the ba

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