Magnitude-5 quake rocks Batangas, Metro Manila

By: Frances Mangosing - 9 years ago

MANILA, Philippines — A 5.0 magnitude quake jolted Batangas and as far as Metro Manila early Wednesday, with aftershocks expected.

The quake was recorded 22 kilometers southwest of Nasugbu town at 12:09 a.m., the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.

The tectonic quake had a depth of 109 kilometers and was felt in the following areas:

Intensity 3 in Nasugbu and intensity 2 in Pasay City; Manila City; Muntinlupa City; Quezon City

No immediate damage was recorded from the quake.