Earthquake Strikes Philippines
An earthquake has struck the Samar region of the Philippines. The preliminary magnitude was 5.7, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. A tsunami warning has not been issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. Details from the USGS:
Date-Time:
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 12:55:37 UTC
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 08:55:37 PM at epicenter
Location: 11.162°N, 125.831°E
Depth: 36 km (22.4 miles)
Distances from epicenter:
19 km (11 miles) NE of Guiuan, Samar, Philippines
93 km (57 miles) E of Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines
156 km (96 miles) NNE of Surigao, Mindanao, Philippines
652 km (405 miles) SE of MANILA, Philippines
This article will be updated if the event proves significant.
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