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6.0-magnitude earthquake shakes southern Philippines

A powerful earthquake knocked the southern Philippines on Sunday, though there were no direct reports of losses or damage, the US Geological Service and local officials announced .

The 6.0-magnitude quake hit at 12:22 pm (0422 GMT) with an epicenter plotted two kilometers (1.2 miles) east of the town of Magsaysay on Mindanao island, the USGS said.

 The disturbance was registered at a depth of 24.6 kilometers.

Civil defence officials listed strong shaking in the region however said there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

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