A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck off Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro on Friday morning, Aug. 7, shaking parts of MIMAROPA and Southern Luzon, but authorities reported no damage or casualties as of posting.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said the tectonic earthquake occurred at 10:38 a.m. at a depth of 10 kilometers.
The strongest shaking, at Intensity V, was felt in Calapan City and the Oriental Mindoro towns of Puerto Galera, Naujan, and San Teodoro.
Intensity IV was reported in Taal, Batangas, and the Occidental Mindoro municipalities of Abra de Ilog and Sablayan.
PHIVOLCS said aftershocks are expected following the earthquake and advised the public to remain alert.
The agency reminded residents to practice the “Duck, Cover, and Hold” procedure during earthquakes and to monitor official advisories for updates.
