No classes on Thursday in Masbate province due to the strong earthquake. (SOURCE GMA NEWS REPORT)

Magallanes Coliseum in Masbate City, Masbate was partially damaged after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits the city at 2:10 AM today. The city reportedly felt Intensity VII during the earthquake.

OCD-5 said the local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices are now conducting assessments in the affected areas.

According to PHIVOLCS, damages and aftershocks are expected. Stay safe and alert!

Based on the instrumental intensities, the tremor was felt across Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, and parts of CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Western Visayas, and Central Visayas.