Earthquake rocks Mindanao

Earthquake rocks Mindanao with a 5.3-magnitude on Friday, causing hanging objects to sway but causing no damage, as per the local government's seismology office. The quake struck at 8:07 am (2307 GMT Thursday) and was centered 32 kilometres (20 miles) south of the southern city of Davao on Mindanano island at a depth of 29 kilometres.

There was no immediate tsunami warning but scientists cautioned there may be aftershocks. The Philippines sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where continental plates meet, causing frequent seismic and volcanic activity.