6.3 magnitude earthquake hits Philippine

International Desk: A 6.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Batangas Friday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.

The quake struck 5 kilometers southwest of Lian town in Batangas at 1:28 p.m.

Phivolcs said the earthquake was tectonic in origin and has a depth of 173 kilometers.
Aftershocks are expected from the quake, the initial report from Phivolcs said.

The quake lasted for several seconds and was felt in the Philippine Daily Inquirer building in Makati.

Source: Agencies


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