Quake shakes buildings in Manila

A moderate earthquake shook buildings in the Philippine capital Manila yesterday, seismologists said, although there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties according to the government.
The quake struck in the rural north of the country, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology chief Renato Solidum told AFP, describing it as "moderate" and adding he did not expect damage in the capital.
The US Geological Survey said the 5.3-magnitude quake struck at 10:27am, 158 kilometres (98 miles) northeast of Manila. It had a depth of 38 kilometres.