Monday, November 29, 1999

6.5 magnitude earthquake hits Philippines - USGS

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A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines on Saturday. 83 miles (134 km) south southwest of Cotabato, Mindanao, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.It initially put the quake's strength at 6.7 and then revised it downward to 6.5.The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said a destructive tsunami was not generated, "based on earthquake and historical tsunami data."(Reporting by Alan Elsner)(For more news on Reuters India, click http://in.reuters.com)

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