Friday, August 15, 2008
Strong quake causes minor damage in RP (8:50 p.m.)
MANILA -- Seismologists say a strong earthquake has shaken the eastern Philippines, with minor damage reported. There were no reports of injuries.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Friday's 5.8 magnitude temblor was centered 26 miles (42 kilometers) northeast of eastern Sorsogon city.
Irene Guamos, who works at the six-story Metro Gaisano Mall in Legazpi city, said the quake toppled toys and home decor items and left cracks on walls.
She said shoppers ran in panic, some of them crying.
Renato Solidum, the Institute's head, said no other damage was reported but disaster officials continued inspections.
Aftershocks may occur, but a tsunami was unlikely as there was no change" monitored in nearby waters, Solidum added. (AP) |
