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Earthquake measuring 5.9 magnitude strikes in Luzon, Philippines

Published: 08 Apr 2017 - 10:47 am | Last Updated: 01 Nov 2021 - 08:28 pm
Fallen rocks block a road in Batangas after an earthquake was felt in parts of Luzon. Photo courtesy of Rod Ebora Panganiban

Fallen rocks block a road in Batangas after an earthquake was felt in parts of Luzon. Photo courtesy of Rod Ebora Panganiban

QNA / Reuters

Manila: Three earthquakes ranging in magnitude from 5.0 to 5.9 struck Batangas province on the Philippines main island Luzon on Saturday.

The quakes about 90 kms (55 miles) south of the capital Manila occurred over a period of about 20 minutes, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.

The region has experienced tremors since earlier this week.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.