Magnitude 5.8 earthquake felt in western Philippines, including Manila

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred in the waters off Occidental Mindoro province in the western Philippines, the country's seismological agency reported. The tremor was felt as far as the capital, Manila, where office workers evacuated buildings as a precaution. The earthquake struck at 10:38 a.m. local time (05:38 GMT), approximately 21 kilometers (13 miles) southwest of the municipality of Mamburao, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The quake was registered at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. Journalists in Manila reported feeling the shaking in buildings, leading to the evacuation of employees from a government-run company. PHIVOLCS stated that it does not anticipate damage or casualties from the earthquake but warned that aftershocks are possible. The Philippines is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area known for its frequent seismic activity and volcanic eruptions, making the country prone to earthquakes.

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It was felt in the country's capital, Manila.