Mon Dec 30 04:36:42 UTC 2024: ## Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Strikes Philippines
**Manila, Philippines –** A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the northern Philippines on Monday, December 30, 2024, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). The quake, which hit at a depth of 10 kilometers, was centered near the town of Bangui in Ilocos province, the Philippine seismology agency Phivolcs reported. While significant damage is not anticipated, Phivolcs warned of likely aftershocks due to the quake’s shallow depth. The Philippines, situated within the Pacific Ring of Fire, experiences frequent seismic activity.
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