Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes southern Philippines

The earthquake had a depth of 42km and was tectonic in nature. PHOTO: USGS

MANILA (REUTERS) - An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 struck the southern Philippine province of Davao Oriental early on Sunday (July 18), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.

The agency said damage and aftershocks were expected from the earthquake, which had a depth of 42km and was tectonic in nature.

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