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This map shows the epicenter of a strong, deep earthquake that hit Tarlac on Thursday. Phivolcs

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Jamaine Punzalan

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<p>A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Tarlac province on Thursday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. </p>

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Tarlac province on Thursday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits Tarlac, too deep to be felt: Phivolcs

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Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits Tarlac, too deep to be felt: Phivolcs

Jamaine Punzalan,

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Published November 28, 2024 07:29 AM PHT

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Updated November 28, 2024 07:50 AM PHT

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