**Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Strikes Occidental Mindoro** MANILA, Philippines - A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Lubang, Occidental Mindoro at 4:42 pm on December 5, 2023. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the earthquake was tectonic in origin and had a depth of 18 kilometers. **Intensity Felt:** Intensity V - Looc, Lubang, Occidental Mindoro Intensity IV - Calatagan, Batangas Intensity III - Manila, Tagaytay City, Dasmariñas City, Cavite Intensity II - Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija Intensity I - Laguna, Rizal, Quezon **Damage and Evacuations:** There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. However, residents and workers in Manila evacuated buildings as a precautionary measure. **Aftershocks:** PHIVOLCS advises the public to expect aftershocks and to take necessary precautions. Residents are urged to remain calm and follow the instructions of local authorities and emergency responders.
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