6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Mindanao Island in Philippines, More Around Pacific Ring

6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Mindanao Island in Philippines, More Around Pacific Ring
Earthquake and aftershocks hit the Philippines on April 19, 2022. Screenshot/USGS
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An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Mindanao island in the Philippines at 9:23 a.m. local time on Tuesday, according to the United State Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake registered from a depth of 19 km (11 miles), the agency said.

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