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Magnitude 6.2 earthquake reported in northern Philippines
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Magnitude 6.2 earthquake reported in northern Philippines

(CNN) — A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the northern Philippines off the island of Luzon on Thursday, according to the US Geological Survey.

The quake struck around 10:19 a.m. local time about 5 kilometers south of the coastal town of Hukay in Batangas province, about 100 kilometers southwest of the capital Manila.

There were no immediate reports of damage; however, parts of Manila felt the quake, CNN’s Philippine affiliate reported. Videos posted on social media showed people evacuating buildings in the capital, including the House of Representatives.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of about 124.2 km, according to the USGS.