A strong earthquake shook parts of the southern and central Philippines, frightening people but causing no serious damage or injuries, officials said
The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck on Monday afternoon at a depth of 38 kilometres.
Government seismologist Jane Punongbayan said it was centered 205 kilometres northwest of Zamboanga city and was too deep and far from urban areas to cause any damage or injuries. She said aftershocks were expected.