An earthquake measuring 6 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Sarangani Island in the Philippines.

No casualties have been reported.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said that the epicenter of the earthquake occurred 4.54 miles north of the Philippine capital, Manila, at a depth of 155 miles.

The Philippines experiences volcanic and seismic activity due to its location on the Pacific Ocean’s Ring of Fire.

Source: Qatar News Agency