A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7. 1 has struck in deep waters off the coast of Mindanao Island in the southern Philippines. There is no threat of destruction, but warned of possible strong aftershocks.
A 5. 6-magnitude earthquake struck the island of Mindanao in the Philippines on February 10, forcing rescuers to suspend the search for dozens of people still missing after a landslide.
The Philippine Defense Minister has vowed to defend the country's sovereignty against threats of secession from the southern island of Mindanao by former President Rodrigo Duterte.