**Earthquake of Magnitude 6.7 Strikes Mindanao, Philippines**
## Earthquake of Magnitude 6.7 Strikes Mindanao, Philippines, GFZ Says On Thursday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) reported that Mindanao, the second-largest island in the Philippines, was struck by a powerful earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale. The earthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes Mindanao, Philippines, GFZ says, occurring at a depth of 630 km (392 miles), making it a deep offshore tremor. Despite the significant depth of the quake, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reassured the public that the earthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes Mindanao, Philippines, GFZ says, is unlikely to cause any damage. However, they cautioned that aftershocks may follow in the coming daysThe region where the earthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes Mindanao, Philippines, GFZ says, is part of the Pacific 'Ring of Fire', an area known for its frequent volcanic eruptions...