Hongkongers feel mild tremors as magnitude 5.6 quake strikes Philippines
Weather forecaster says initial analysis suggests earthquake occurred in Luzon at 10.38am
Hongkongers reported feeling mild tremors that lasted for a few seconds on Tuesday morning after a magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the Philippines, according to the city’s weather forecaster.
The Hong Kong Observatory said it had received more than 10 locally felt reports, adding that an initial analysis suggested the quake occurred in Luzon at 10.38am, with the epicentre located about 6km (3.7 miles) east of Laoag City. The focal depth is approximately 10km.
It also said the tremor reported in Hong Kong had a local intensity of II on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale, meaning it would be felt by people at rest, on upper floors, or who were favourably placed.