5.6-magnitude upheaval jolts Philippines

Manila: An trembler measuring 5.6 on a Richter scale jolted Philippines’ Samar Island on Monday, officials said.

The upheaval was rescued 137 km northwest of Calbayog city and some 507 km southeast of Manila, with a epicentre located during a abyss of 8.2 km, according to a US Geological Survey (USGS).

No tsunami warning has been issued, Efe news reported.

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