ANKARA: Strong earthquakes of 6.6 and 6 magnitude struck off Tonga and the Philippines on Wednesday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). At a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), the epicenter of earthquake was some 154 kilometers (95.6 miles) from Neiafu Tonga, the USGS said on Wednesday. Also, a 6 magnitude earthquake hit the Luzon region of the Philippines. No damage has been reported from either of the quakes. Separately, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake also struck off Baubau city of the southeastern Sulawesi province in Indonesia. Source: Anadolu Agency
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