MANILA (AFP): A strong earthquake hit off the Philippines' main island Monday (Sept 27), but there were no immediate reports of damage, the US Geological Survey and local officials said. The deep 5.7-magnitude quake struck off Batangas province on Luzon island at 1.12am (1712 GMT), with residents in the nearby capital of Manila woken by their buildings shaking. The quake was recorded at a depth of 98km (60 miles), the USGS said. But authorities near the epicentre said they had not received any reports of damage. Leonardo Tristan, a disaster officer in Looc town on Occidental Mindoro island, said the force of the quake sent some residents rushing outside.

Source: The Star September 27, 2021 01:52 UTC