6.8 earthquake shakes central Philippines; 1 dead

San Diego Union-Tribune Monday 6th February, 2012

MANILA, Philippines -; A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines on Monday, killing a child and triggering a local tsunami alert. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology issued the tsunami alert for the central Philippines, saying the quake, which hit in a narrow strait just off Negros Island, could trigger a 3-fo...

Read more

Share this article:
  • Google
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
Back to Sri Lanka Source

Comments

  • No comments yet for this story

    • Have your say

    • CAPTCHA Image

    • By submitting your comment you agree to our terms and conditions

    Featured Story

    '2G case looks as if it is getting diluted', says Jayalalithaa on Raja getting bail

    Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on Tuesday said that the 2G spectrum case looks, as if it is getting 'diluted'.

    Commenting on former Telecom Minister A. Raja being granted bail ...

    Record Your Vote

    Do you agree with U.S. President Barack Obama's support for gay marriage?

    View results

    On Facebook

    Reported in the press

    I am very grateful to the assistance of the American Embassy and the promise of the Chinese government for protection of my rights as a citizen over the long term. I am very gratified to see the Chinese government has been dealing with the situation with restraint and calm.

    Chen Guangcheng

    The Chinese human rights activist was speaking after landing in the United States after his flight from Beijing.