Earthquake shakes buildings in Manila

Source: Phivolcs website

MANILA, Philippines – An earthquake shook Metro Manila Wednesday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

The earthquake which occured around 10:07 a.m., had its epicenter in Dona Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan.

It was said to have been tectonic in origin and had a magnitude of 3.8, Phivolcs said in its report.

Intensity III was felt in Quezon City, Pasig City, Makati City, and Taguig City. No damages were expected from the quake that had a depth of 13 kilometers, the report said.

No aftershocks arre expected, the report said.

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