No immediate casualties or severe damages were reported, though a train line across the capital’s main highway halted operations to assess if there’s damage
— The Philippines was struck by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake late Monday afternoon that shook buildings in the capital and prompted the evacuation of thousands onto the streets of Manila.
, the transport agency said. The airport runway is also undergoing inspection. Some areas in Luzon island are without electricity, authorities said.
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