Earthquake Hits Near the Philippines
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An earthquake has struck near the Philippines. The preliminary magnitude was 6.2, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. No tsunami is expected to be produced by the temblor. Details from the USGS:
Date-Time:
July 11, 2011 at 20:47:04 UTC
July 12, 2011 at 04:47:04 AM at epicenter
Location: 9.535 N, 122.175 E
Depth: 19 km (11.8 miles)
Distances from epicenter:
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126 km (78 miles) WNW of Dumaguete, Negros, Philippines
135 km (83 miles) SSW of Iloilo, Panay, Philippines
151 km (93 miles) SSW of Bacolod, Negros, Philippines
576 km (357 miles) SSE of MANILA, Philippines
This article will be updated if the event proves significant.
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