Earthquake strikes Philippines

ALBAWABA – A 5.1-magnitude earthquake strikes the Philippines on Tuesday, media reported.

According to sources, the earthquake took place in Daet, Camarines Norte, Bicol, Philippines at 1:05 p.m. local time. The earthquake was also reported by the United States Geological Survey.

This comes at a time when rescue teams and assistance were sent by the Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr to help victims in Turkey and Syria after the 7.8-magnitude earthquake.

The Philippine embassy in Ankara said no Filipino was reported killed in the earthquake.