Earthquake jolts Metro Manila, Batangas

Bella Cariaso - The Philippine Star

January 21, 2025 | 12:00am

State seismologists said the temblor occurred at 6:43 p.m. yesterday.

Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS-DOST) / Facebook page

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolted Batangas and Metro Manila last night, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

State seismologists said the temblor occurred at 6:43 p.m. yesterday. The epicenter was located 26 kilometers north of Calatagan, Batangas.

Phivolcs said intensity 3 was felt in Quezon City, Makati and Taguig.

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