Philippines: Magnitude-6.7 earthquake strikes in Balayan Bay south of Manila at about 04:48 July 24

Event

A magnitude-6.7 earthquake occurred in the Balayan Bay, Philippines, at 04:48 PHT July 24. The epicenter was about 16 km (10 miles) south of Hukay, and about 105 km (65 miles) south of Manila. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 112 km (70 miles), and moderate-to-strong shaking was reported throughout central Luzon and across Mindoro. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties; however, light damage is likely. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Moderate to strong aftershocks are likely over the coming days.

Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.

The event has not prompted any tsunami advisories.

Advice

Plan accordingly for aftershocks. Consider vacating multistory buildings if operating in affected areas until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Allow additional time for air and road travel, as aftershocks may prompt brief disruptions. Seek updated information on road conditions before driving in hilly areas in the affected region due to potential landslides.