5.0-magnitude quake hits Mindanao, Philippines -- USGS

WASHINGTON. January 13. KAZINFORM An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale jolted Mindanao, the Philippines at about 10:20 GMT on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said; Kazinform refers to Xinhua.

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The epicenter, with a depth of 107.20 km, was initially determined to be at 6.2290 degrees north latitude and 126.9555 degrees east longitude.

There was no immediate report on casualties or damage; Kazinform cites Xinhua.

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