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A school staff member directs students as they evacuate a building in Manila on June 15, 2023, after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines. (Photo by JAM STA ROSA/AFP)
MANILA: Thursday, a 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Batangas province, Philippines.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the epicenter of the quake occurred 64 km from the municipality of Calatagan at a depth of 119 km.
The Embassy of the State of Qatar called on its citizens in Batangas province, south of Manila, and the surrounding areas to exercise utmost caution.
The embassy stated that it is expected to follow the directives issued by the concerned authorities after the earthquake.
So far, there have been no reports of injuries or material losses due to the quake.
The Philippines experiences increased volcanic and seismic activity due to its location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire” where tectonic plates intersect.
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