Philippines earthquake toll rises to 7, some 400 injured

MANILA. KAZINFORM - At least seven people have been killed and some 400 injured by a recent 6.6-magnitude earthquake that struck Mindanao island in the southern Philippines, according to the latest local data collected by the authorities Wednesday.

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The epicenter of the quake, which occurred Tuesday, was situated around 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) from Tulunam, Cotabato province, the same region that was hit by a 6.4-magnitude tremor around two weeks ago and which resulted in seven dead and 200 injured, according to EFE.