According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, at around 15:28 on December 18, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in the northern waters of the Philippines. The depth of the earthquake was 10 kilometers, and earthquakes were felt in some areas. The earthquake is not expected to cause damage, but there will be aftershocks.

According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, at around 15:28 on December 18, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in the northern waters of the Philippines. The depth of the earthquake was 10 kilometers, and earthquakes were felt in some areas. The earthquake is not expected to cause damage, but there will be aftershocks.