Today in the province of Batanes in the Philippines, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred. According to data from the American Geological Institute, the earthquake was recorded at a depth of 10 km. At this moment, there is no information about casualties among people or material damages.
"We felt quite a strong shake and almost everyone went out onto the street. Some people panicked, but there were no serious incidents," said a local resident.
Earthquakes are quite a common occurrence in the Philippines, which is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, so local residents are usually prepared for such situations. The level of preparedness and the early warning system allows minimizing potential damage and risks for people and infrastructure.
