Phivolcs said the earthquake was of tectonic origin and warned of possible aftershocks. No one was reported harmed and there was no reported damages to property. The Philippines sits in the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, an area where continental plates collide producing frequent quakes and volcanic activities. A magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit southern Philippines Wednesday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The epicenter of the quake which struck from a d

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Philippines 5.5 earthquake September 7, 2011






















