Power interruptions, class suspensions, and hospital evacuation have been reported following a magnitude 6 earthquake that hit Batuan, Masbate early Thursday, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said.
In its 7 a.m. bulletin, the OCD said electricity supply in Masbate and Ticao Island were interrupted while work and class schedules were suspended in the entire province.
Patients of Masbate Provincial Hospital were transferred to tents outside the facility, but no patients were reported hurt, the OCD said. No major damage has been reported so far, it added, as concerned authorities are still conducting assessment, coordination, and monitoring on the earthquake's impact.
The OCD reminded the public to exercise the “duck, cover, and hold” protocol during an earthquake to minimize the number of casualties.The quake was tectonic in origin with a depth of 10 kilometers.Joviland Rita/KBK, GMA Integrated News
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