Strong earthquake hits Philippine capital Manila

The US Geological Survey said a magnitude 6.3 earthquake shook the central Philippines on Monday.

The Reuters witness said administrative buildings were shaken in Manila's financial district.

The quake occurred 60 km northwest of Manila and at a depth of 40 km. The US Geological Survey said earlier that the magnitude of the earthquake 6.4 degrees.

There were no reports of casualties, damage or damage.