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BREAKING: 5.7 earthquake rattles Metro Manila

DUBAI: A 5.7 magnitude earthquake jolted Metro Manila at 5:11pm today with buildings evacuated in what, witnesses said, was some 10 seconds of “strong to moderate shaking” in various parts of the city.

In its Tweet, Rappler, citing latest bulletin from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the epicenter of the earthquake was located in Castillejos, Zambales.

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Phivolcs has also warned that aftershocks and damage are expected.

Intensity V was felt in San Felipe, Zambales, and in Quezon City, the report said.

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Stand by for more details. (Rappler photos)

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