A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
The USGS said the earthquake's epicenter was located 32 kilometers southwest of Sarangani Island, near the island of Mindanao. No tsunami warning has been issued.
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There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage from the quake, which occurred at 12:14 p.m. local time (04:14 GMT).
Harley Soro, a rescue worker on Sarangani Island, told Agence France-Presse (AFP) that the earthquake struck while a large number of people had gathered to receive government aid.
"The shaking was very strong. I saw people panicking. They were running and screaming," he said.
He added:
"Based on our assessment and experience, we do not expect any injuries or damage."
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the earthquake occurred at a depth of 62 kilometers.
The latest quake comes after a powerful earthquake struck the neighboring island of Mindanao on June 8, killing 76 people and causing buildings to collapse and landslides.
That earthquake, triggered by movement along the Cotabato Trench, raised the seabed by about two meters, exposing coral reefs and causing significant damage to marine ecosystems.
