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A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines

Source: CCTV news client

According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanic Seismology, at 10:26 local time on January 22, a 6.5-magnitude earthquake occurred in the sea 234 kilometers southeast of Sarangani City, West Davao Province, in the southern Philippines, with a focal depth of 66 kilometers. Aftershocks are expected in the area.

In addition, the Philippine Institute of Volcanoes and Seismology said the quake would not pose a tsunami threat to the Philippines. (Reporter Tao Jiale)