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Earthquake measuring 5.9 magnitude rocks Philippines, south of Manila | Earthquake measuring 5.9 magnitude rocks Philippines, south of Manila |
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A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck in an area near Talaga, south of Manila in the Philippines. The quake was at a depth of 42.7km. | A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck in an area near Talaga, south of Manila in the Philippines. The quake was at a depth of 42.7km. |
The quake struck one kilometer outside Talaga, located less than 70km south of Manila, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports. No tsunami warning has been issued. | The quake struck one kilometer outside Talaga, located less than 70km south of Manila, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports. No tsunami warning has been issued. |
The quake could be felt as far away as the capital Manila and the island of Mindoro. An estimated 20 million people felt tremors, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), and evacuations are taking place across the affected areas. | The quake could be felt as far away as the capital Manila and the island of Mindoro. An estimated 20 million people felt tremors, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), and evacuations are taking place across the affected areas. |
The quake was the second and strongest of three that occurred over a 20-minute period, all between 5.0 to 5.9 in magnitude. The quakes were followed later the same day by a tremor measuring 4.7 reported EMSC. | |
Tremors have been occurring in the area since earlier this week, Reuters reports, with no immediate reports of injuries or damage. | Tremors have been occurring in the area since earlier this week, Reuters reports, with no immediate reports of injuries or damage. |
Landslides were reported at Mount Maculot, located south of where the tremor occurred. | Landslides were reported at Mount Maculot, located south of where the tremor occurred. |