Philippines: A 5.2-magnitude earthquake occurred north of the Bicol region on December 7

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December 06, 2022 | 11:49 PM UTC Magnitude 5.2 earthquake in the sea occurred near Bicol District, Philippines at approximately 13:05 PM on December 7. There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Informational

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Event

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Philippine Sea north of Bicol district at around 13:05 on December 7. The epicenter was about 38 kilometers (24 miles) northeast of Sabang Indan. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 8 kilometers (5 miles), and a slight tremor may have been felt throughout the regions of Bicol, Calabarzon and east-central Luzon. There were no initial reports of damage or injuries as a result of the quake. It can take several hours for authorities to make comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Mild aftershocks are likely in the coming days. The event prompted no tsunami warnings.

Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the earthquake area to check for damage. Minor disruptions may occur during closures, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utilities outages are possible, particularly near the epicenter.

advice

Out of an abundance of caution, consider evacuating multi-story buildings in which the vibrations occurred until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Monitoring and planning for aftershocks.

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