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M6.2 earthquake rocks Philippines

Updated: 2011-07-12 09:33

(Agencies)

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MANILA, Philippines - A magnitude-6.2 earthquake has struck off Negros Island in the Philippines, but there are no reports of injuries or damage.

The quake, which struck at 20:47 GMT on Monday, had its epicenter 78 miles (126 kilometers) west-northwest of the city of Dumaguete on Negros Island and 357 miles (576 kilometers) south-southeast of Manila, the Philippine capital, at a depth of 11.8 miles (19 kilometers), according to the US Geological survey.

The quake was followed by a magnitude-5.1 aftershock about 15 minutes later.

No tsunami warning was issued following the quake and there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

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