5.2-magnitude quake hits Occidental Mindoro; felt in parts of Metro Manila, nearby areas

5.2 magnitude quake mindoro oct 17 2020

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake rocked Occidental Mindoro early Saturday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

The earthquake struck at 4:06 a.m. at 21 kilometers northeast of Looc town.

The tremor was of tectonic origin, and had a 12-kilometer depth of focus.

Phivolcs said that the earthquake was also felt in other areas at various intensities:

Aftershocks can be expected from the quake, Phivolcs added, but without any damages.

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