Philippine seismologists say that a new offshore earthquake with a preliminary 6.8 magnitude hit the same southern region struck earlier by an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4.

Judges at the International Criminal Court have rejected a request from former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to be released from detention

Locals in coastal areas were ordered to evacuate immediately and see higher ground. Follow Newsweek for live updates.

The Philippine Trench is known to cause strong earthquakes with magnitudes above 7.0 along the country's eastern coast, even capable of generating two or more earthquakes within a short period of time

Following a deadly 6.9-magnitude earthquake, the Cebu archdiocese in the Philippines is providing psychological support to help survivors in the region cope with anxiety and trauma.

The state seismologists pointed out that the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck offshore Manay, Davao Oriental on Friday morning was due to the movement of the Philippine Trench. So what is the Philippine Trench and where is it located?

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