MANILA: A strong earthquake hit the southern Philippines on Sunday, though there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, the US Geological Service and local officials said.
The 6.0-magnitude quake struck at 12:22 pm (0422 GMT) with an epicentre plotted two kilometres (1.2 miles) east of the town of Magsaysay on Mindanao island, the USGS said.
The disturbance was recorded at a depth of 24.6 kilometres.
Civil defence officials reported strong shaking in the region but said there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
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