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A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit Mindanao, the Philippines' second-largest island, early Saturday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said. As per the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the quake happened at 04:37 AM at a depth of 105 kilometers. The epicentre was located at Latitude 5.28 N and Longitude 126.08 E.

The NCS tweeted on X (previously known as Twitter): "EQ of M: 6.0, On: 28/06/2025 04:37:10 IST, Lat: 5.28 N, Long: 126.08 E, Depth: 105 Km, Location: Mindanao, Philippines." PHIVOLCS assured the public that there is no tsunami warning in relation to the quake. "There is no tsunami threat now. We are still monitoring the situation," officials added.

There have been no immediate damage or injury reports till now. Officials have asked residents to be vigilant and ready for potential aftershocks. Emergency response teams stand by as local authorities continue to evaluate the situation. Updates are anticipated as more data comes in.

Philippines is situated on the Pacific "Ring of Fire", a region that often experiences frequent volcanic eruptions and earthquakes because of active tectonic plate movements. Slight tremors are frequent throughout the archipelago, but more powerful earthquakes can result in massive destruction and loss of life.A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Abra province in northern Luzon in July 2022, causing landslides and ground fissures that claimed the lives of 11 individuals and injured more than 600.