Authorities have not recorded reports of damage or casualties during the 5.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked Occidental MIndoro and other areas that include Batangas and some parts of Metro Manila.
Mark Timbal, spokesman of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), said they immediately checked with their local offices in areas affected by the tremor and so far, there was no damage and casualty reported.
"There is an expectation on the possible occurrence of aftershocks and none for damages. We hope that there was really no damage," said Timbal.
Lt. Col. Imelda Tolentino, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office-MIMAROPA (Mindoro Occidental and Oriental, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan), said they have not also monitored any damage and casualty in the the MIndoro provinces.
"Please be informed that Mindoro provinces experienced an estimated 5.8 Magnitude earthquake at 9:08 a.m., May 12, 2021, and recoded no Damage to Properties and Casualties during the said earthquake," the message sent by Tolentino read.