Magnitude 6.4 earthquake hits Philippine Islands region

Yesterday, there was a 7.4 magnitude quake in the south of the country, leading to the issuance of a tsunami warning that was eventually lifted.

Aftermath of the 7.4 quake that hit Philippines.

Credit: Hinatuan LGU/Handout via Reuters

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the Philippine Islands region on Sunday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

The quake was 10 km below the Earth's surface, GFZ said.