Earthquake in the Philippines June 1, 2013

An earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines Saturday night, June 1, 2013.

Epicenter of Cotabato earthquake (Image credit: USGS)

According to the United States Geological Survey,  the quake was magnitude 5.6 on the Richter scale and hit at around 10:10 pm local time. Its epicenter was located at 5 km east northeast of Carmen, North Cotabato.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the temblor was felt in the following areas:

Intensity IV - Matalam, North Cotabato
Intensity III - Tacurong City, Marawi City; Kidapawan City; Cotabato City; Cagayan de Oro City
Intensity II - Davao City; Valencia City; Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage but Phivolcs said it is expecting damage and aftershocks from the quake. 

The Philippine Archipelago lies on the "Ring of Fire", a zone of tectonic activity around the Pacific Ocean that is subject to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.