Strong Earthquake Shakes Philippines, Volcano Forces Evacuations

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the Philippines on Thursday, rattling buildings in Manila though causing no casualties or major damage.
Operations of elevated railways in Manila were stopped as a precaution.
The earthquake was centered 120 kilometers below the surface in the Philippines' main island.
The Philippines is located in a geologically active region and frequently experiences earthquakes and volcanic activity.
The country's most active volcano, Mayon Volcano, is currently erupting and has forced 18,000 people to flee the area.