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Quake hits off Philippines shore

By Pierre Meilhan, CNN
April 4, 2013 -- Updated 0317 GMT (1117 HKT)

(CNN) -- A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck offshore in northeastern Philippines on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damages.

The quake struck about 100 miles northeast of Manila and had a depth of 23 miles, the USGS said.

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Meanwhile, intensity 4 quake jolted Palayan City and Cabiao, Bongabon and San Jose towns in Nueva Ecija, as well as Santiago City in Isabela, Phivolcs said.

The quake was also felt in Metro Manila, with Mandaluyong, Taguig and Quezon Cities under Intensity 3, along with Tarlac City, Cabanatuan, Infanta, Quezon, and Cauayan City in Isabela.

On the other hand, Intensity 2 was felt in the cities of Makati and Manila, and Malolos, Bulacan; San Clemente, Tarlac; Aglipay and Maddela towns in Quirino. Intensity 1 was recorded in Clark, Pampanga.

Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the source of an earthquake. Intensity gauges the strength of tremors in specific places, and is determined based on its effects on people, human structures and the environment. With a report from DJ Yap, Philippine Daily Inquirer

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