Strong aftershock strikes Philippines: USGS

A 6.2-magnitude aftershock struck the central Philippines today, the US Geological Survey said, hours after the initial quake hit killing at least 14 with 29 feared missing.

A 6.2-magnitude aftershock struck the central Philippines on Monday, the US Geological Survey said, hours after the initial quake hit killing at least 14 with 29 feared missing.

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The strong aftershock hit at a depth of 35 kilometres (22 miles), 59 kilometres north north west of Dumaguete on Negros island.