BEIJING, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 jolted 26 km NE of Hinatuan, Philippines at 1232 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
The epicenter, with a depth of 51.4 km, was initially determined to be at 8.55 degrees north latitude and 126.50 degrees east longitude. ■
