The Crime Desk: A powerful earthquake hit the Philippines on Thursday. Its magnitude was 6.2 on the Richter scale. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported this. Meanwhile, local authorities have warned of aftershocks and possible damage. News from AFP. The earthquake struck around 10 a.m. at a depth of 124 kilometers under the sea, about three hours’ drive from the capital, Manila.
Calatagan Municipal Police Chief Emil Mendoza said he and his staff rushed out of the house after the earthquake. The earthquake was also felt in the country’s population centers including Manila.
“The earthquake was very strong,” Mendoza told AFP. In this, we quickly came out in fear. He also said that there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage in the earthquake. However, the disaster authorities have been tasked to look into its impact. Calatagan Disaster Officer Ronald Torres said the earthquake lasted from 30 seconds to a minute at most. People came out of various buildings in the capital after the earthquake.
Diego Mariano, information officer of the Department of Civil Defense, said authorities are assessing the damage caused by the earthquake. However, no major damage or casualties have been reported so far.
