Magnitude 7.1 earthquake rocks southern Philippines
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has rocked the southern Philippines.
The quake hit Mindanao at 10.13am local time on Thursday, and recorded a depth of 626km, according to Geoscience Australia.
The nearest city to the quake’s epicentre is Cotabato City which is home to 325,000 people.
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It is unclear if there has been any building damage or injuries.
The Philippines is located within the Ring of Fire, a path along the Pacific Ocean characterised by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes.
In December last year, a 7.6 magnitude quake hit Mindanao killing a woman and injuring several others.
Originally published on 7NEWS
