Two 7.4-magnitude earthquakes struck the Philippines’ Moro Gulf within 24 minutes early Saturday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The first quake was recorded at 6:51 a.m. (5:51 p.m. ET Friday); the second at 7:15 a.m.
[Posted 6:45 p.m.] The epicenter of the quake was 102 kilometers (63 miles) off the coastal city of Cotabato and 923 kilometers (573 miles) southeast of Manila. The temblor ran 616 kilometers (575 miles) deep.
No tsunami warning was immediately issued. The preliminary magnitude was 7.3 for the quake.
There were no reports of damage, said Rona Faeldin of the Philippines Coast Guard.
Wow. Two 7.4′s within 24 minutes. Is this normal? [SOURCE]
