ALBAWABA - A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines on Tuesday, the local 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.
BREAKING - Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes Vinzons, Philippineshttps://t.co/bKqzcpmFaU
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The tremor struck at a time when rescue teams and assistance were being dispatched by Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr to help victims in Turkey and Syria after a deadly 7.8-magnitude earthquake that killed thousands.
The Philippine Embassy in Ankara said no Filipino was reported killed in the earthquake in Turkey.
