5.7-magnitude quake shakes Philippines' main island, says USGS


MANILA, Sept 26 (AFP): A strong earthquake hit off the Philippines' main island Monday, but there were no immediate reports of damage, the US Geological Survey and local officials said.

The deep 5.7-magnitude quake struck off Batangas province on Luzon island at 1.12 am (1712 GMT), with residents in the nearby capital of Manila woken by their buildings shaking.

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