6.2-magnitude earthquake hits west of Manila

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MANILA, Philippines – A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck west of
Manila on Thursday, the seismology institute reported, causing buildings
in the Philippine capital to shake and sending frightened workers out
of their offices.
There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties, and no
tsunami alert was issued. Buildings in Manila shook for about 30
seconds.
"Essentially, this would not trigger significant damage," said
seismology institute Director Renato Solidum.
He said the quake was centered off Lubang Island in Mindoro
Occidental province, about 80 miles (130 kilometers) southwest of
Manila, six miles (10 kilometers) under the seabed.
The U.S. Geological Survey put the magnitude at 6.1 and depth at 21
miles (33 kilometers).
The Philippine archipelago lies in the so-called Pacific Ring of
Fire where earthquakes are common. It is flanked by the Pacific Ocean to
the east and the South China Sea to the west with undersea trenches _
potential quake triggers _ running alongside its coast on both sides.
The last major quake registered a magnitude 7.7 in 1990 and killed
nearly 2,000 people on the main northern island of Luzon.
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake set off by a local fault whipped up a
tsunami that killed 78 people on Mindoro in 1994.

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