6.4-magnitude earthquake shakes Philippines

(MENAFN) A 6.4-magnitude earthquake shook the northeastern Philippines early Wednesday, initially reported as a magnitude 6.7 before being revised. The tremor struck at 3:02 a.m. GMT, with the epicenter located 27 kilometers (16.8 miles) east of Santiago in the Cagayan Valley region.

Authorities emphasized that there is no tsunami risk for the Philippines following the earthquake.

So far, local officials report no immediate casualties or significant damage to infrastructure, and residents in affected areas were urged to remain cautious. Buildings in nearby towns reportedly experienced shaking, prompting temporary evacuations in some areas as a precaution.

Seismologists continue to monitor the region for possible aftershocks, noting that earthquakes of this magnitude can sometimes trigger smaller tremors in the following hours or days.

Emergency response teams are on alert to assist communities should any unforeseen impacts arise.

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