5.5-magnitude quake hits 34 km SE of Union, Philippines: USGS

[Philippine Times] - 12/27/2024

NEW YORK, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted 34 km SE of Union, Philippines at 18:42:58 GMT on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. The epicenter, with a depth of 56.1 km, was initially determined to be at 9.56 degrees north latitude and 126.36 degrees (…)



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