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Philippines: Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hits Manila

An earthquake of magnitude measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale hit the Philippines' capital Manila at 5:13 am on Friday, as per National Centre for Seismology. 

Philippines: Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hits Manila Image Source : PTIPhilippines: Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hits Manila

An earthquake of magnitude measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale hit the Philippines' capital Manila at 5:13 am on Friday, as per National Centre for Seismology. The epicenter of the quake is 93km away from Manila. 

The quake occurred at a depth of 123 km. No damage or casualty has been reported so far. 

On Tuesday night, an earthquake of 6.0 magnitude hit Palau's Melekeok. Due to which tremors were also felt in the Philippines.

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