Staff flee a building after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit the Philippines this morning (Aug 18).
The quake struck 68 kilometres southeast of Masbate Island in the central Bicol region at 8:03 am local time.
Footage from the Masbate City Hall shows employees evacuating the building after tremors were felt.
The US Geological Survey said there were no immediate reports of casualties and there was no tsunami warning in place.