Cabatuan, Philippines — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck off the northern Philippines early Wednesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reports.

What happened: The quake hit at 3:37 AM CDT (4:37 PM local time), centered about 68 kilometers northeast of Cabatuan in the northern Philippines, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers.

Impacts: Shallow quakes like this one can produce strong shaking near the epicenter. The USGS is collecting felt reports, and no immediate damage or tsunami information was available at publication time.

What to do:

- Drop, cover, and hold on if you feel shaking.

- Check your home for gas leaks, cracked walls, and fallen objects once the shaking stops.

- Expect aftershocks and stay away from damaged structures.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 21, 2026. Reported by TNW News.