5.9-magnitude earthquake hits Philippines

The US’s Geological Survey (USGS) said that a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck near the coastal area of Bicol in the Philippines on October 2, Report informs via Vietnam Plus.

The phenomenon occurred at 5:19 AM local time (GMT+8) with an epicenter depth of approximately 10 kilometers.

Meanwhile, a second earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.6, also shook an area 156 kilometers east-southeast of Neiafu, Tonga.

According to USGS, the earthquake took place at around 8:05 PM GMT on October 1, with an initial epicenter depth of 10 kilometers. Residents near the epicenter reportedly felt the tremors.

As of now, there have been no warnings or reports of damage from either earthquake.