6.2 magnitude earthquake hits southwest of Philippine capital
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The Philippine National Council for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management said there were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties, but an assessment was ongoing.
Manila. A 6.2-magnitude earthquake shook the region southwest of the Philippine capital on Thursday, but there were no reports of major damage or casualties. According to the US Geological Survey, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck near Hooke in the morning at a depth of about 120 kilometers from the surface. Earthquake tremors are often felt in the Philippines but it is less likely to cause major damage. Hue is about 140 kilometers from Manila. The Philippine National Council for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management said there were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties, but an assessment was ongoing.
The Philippines experiences regular earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to its location in the Pacific Ocean basin and the volcanic region “Ring of Fire”. The most active Mayon volcano in the Philippines is currently erupting. While the eruption is mild, fears of possible damage have prompted the evacuation of about 18,000 people from the area in the northeastern province of Alba near the volcano.
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