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

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.