Strong mag. 6.3 earthquake - South China Sea, 21 km southwest of Calaca, Batangas, Calabarzon, Philippines, on Friday, Dec 25, 2020 at 7:43 am (GMT +8)

Pasig / Moderate shaking (MMI V) / horizontal (sideways) swinging / 10-15 s : I live in the 28th floor. I felt like a shake of the entire building like an explosion and the building began to sway. So scary | 11 users found this interesting.   

Calamba, Laguna (62.4 km NE of epicenter) [Map] / Strong shaking (MMI VI) / both vertical and horizontal swinging : I was sitting on the sofa, when we both felt the ground under our feet shaking for a long time. Our electric fan was also shaking. It felt like riding an angry horse. | 8 users found this interesting. (reported through our app)   

Metro Manila / Light shaking (MMI IV) : Please refrain from saying South China Sea when it is clearly in the Philippine waters. It’s in WEST PHILIPPINE SEA! | 7 users found this interesting.   

• This is NOT the "South China Sea". It is the West Philippine Sea.

Pasig City (98.1 km NNE of epicenter) [Map] / Moderate shaking (MMI V) : Bed was shaking and even the windows. The curtains were moving. | 7 users found this interesting. (reported through our app)   

Bonifacio Global City / Moderate shaking (MMI V) : Living on 33rd floor of building. Quakes strong enough to panic and stand in doorframe. Pets also alarmed by the incident compared to others experienced before. | 6 users found this interesting.   

General Trias City, Cavite (71.1 km NNE of epicenter) [Map] / Moderate shaking (MMI V) / horizontal (sideways) swinging / 15-20 s : I was awakened by the ground shaking and our glass doors and windows rattling. I felt dizzy for a short while. It started from light shaking then escalated to moderate horizontal shaking which lasted for about 15-20 seconds | 5 users found this interesting.   

Taguig,Ususan / Light shaking (MMI IV) : I jumped out of bed because I could feel the whole building was swaying quite strongly from side to side. I then check on my sleeping wife and baby. Iwe both agreed that that was a strong aftershock. I actually got worried hoping the swaying would stop. | 3 users found this interesting.   

Metro Manila / Moderate shaking (MMI V) / 15-20 s : Merry Christmas and, Earthquake! | 7 users found this interesting.   

• MERRY CHRISTMAS and glad you are ok!! From the United States

Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines / Moderate shaking (MMI V) / horizontal (sideways) swinging / 10-15 s : I was awakened from sleep and it was quite long. Stronger than the la | 5 users found this interesting.   

Cainta, Rizal / Strong shaking (MMI VI) / 5-10 s : Woke me up from sleep. Saw my hanged clothes swating from side to side. It was quite strong and longer. | 5 users found this interesting.   

Angono (95.3 km NNE of epicenter) [Map] / Weak shaking (MMI III) / horizontal (sideways) swinging / 10-15 s : I was on the 3rd floor of our apartment washing the dishes and suddenly my mother shouted that there was an earthquake, the fan is lightly swinging and i stood still and i feel like on a boat with small waves | 4 users found this interesting. (reported through our app)   

Las Piñas, Southern Manila District, National Capital Region (82.5 km NNE of epicenter) [Map] / Light shaking (MMI IV) / horizontal (sideways) swinging / 5-10 s : Bed swayed sideways. Got up and saw bath towels on rack swinging slightly and the water in the aquarium and toilet still swaying | 3 users found this interesting.   

Batangas, Calabarzon (40.1 km E of epicenter) [Map] / Strong shaking (MMI VI) : Our whole house was shaking and it was difficult to stand. It went for a long time maybe for about 40+ seconds. Chandlier swayed and Christmas tree nearly toppled over. | 3 users found this interesting. (reported through our app)   

Calamba / Strong shaking (MMI VI) / both vertical and horizontal swinging : About 15 minutes ago my wife and I felt a strong shaking. It felt like riding an angry bull. The shaking lasted between 30 to 60 seconds. | 3 users found this interesting.   

• Praying for Everyone there! And who have been affected by these Earthquakes USA

4145 Unit 1 Olivares St. Palanan Makati City / Moderate shaking (MMI V) / horizontal (sideways) swinging : I was scared because it was so long. It made me so dizzy like I feel it is somewhat still shaking. I think this one is really strong. Writing what we've felt is really nice. I still feel I have a hangover from the earthquake. I am dizzy. | 3 users found this interesting.   

Lemery / Light shaking (MMI IV) / complex motion difficult to describe / 5-10 s : I was just dressing up but then suddenly an earthquake hit, it was going up and down a few seconds(said by my aunt) and then after a few seconds it changed into a normal earthquake which was the normal shaking | 3 users found this interesting.   

Manggahan, Province of Cavite, Calabarzon (62.3 km NNE of epicenter) [Map] / Light shaking (MMI IV) / rattling, vibrating / 10-15 s : I was awaken by the shaking, i am sleeping on the floor. My puppy cried looking for shelter. The hanging frames are a not in position after shaking. | 2 users found this interesting.   

Pasig City (98.1 km NNE of epicenter) [Map] / Strong shaking (MMI VI) / horizontal (sideways) swinging : It was strong shaking almost for a minute. Beds were shaking horizontally.crtaines and railings were moving. | 2 users found this interesting. (reported through our app)   

Brgy Don Bosco, Paranaque City / Weak shaking (MMI III) / 20-30 s : I was standing and thought I was just dizzy. The shaking persisted so I sat down. I noticed the water in my glass and the mirror hanged on the wall were moving. | 2 users found this interesting.   

Taguig, Metro Manila / Light shaking (MMI IV) / horizontal (sideways) swinging / 20-30 s : I was sleeping when this earthquake started. I woke up to the heavy shaking of the bed and the loud voices of the family members outside. I think the earthquake lasted quite long. | 2 users found this interesting.   

Balagtas Royale Mansions, Balagtas Street, Pasay C / Moderate shaking (MMI V) / both vertical and horizontal swinging : There were 2 waves... the first was quite long, curtains and doors were swinging then it was dying down. Then a second shaking happened. It caused dizziness to the people and woke up.children from their deep sleep. | 2 users found this interesting.   

Mariveles, Bataan, Central Luzon (78.9 km NNW of epicenter) [Map] / Moderate shaking (MMI V) : I completely awakened. It actually started with light shaking and then you could feel the intensity going strong. It lasted for a couple of seconds. This is the longest shaking we ever encountered. | 2 users found this interesting.   

Alapan 2-A, Imus, Cavite / Light shaking (MMI IV) / horizontal (sideways) swinging / 2-5 s : Woke up from the horizontal movements while I was lying on my bed and sleeping. I’m a light sleeper. | 2 users found this interesting.   

Angeles / Light shaking (MMI IV) / rattling, vibrating : Was with my computer then suddenly a small but noticeable shaking randomly started. I paused until the shaking was over. | 2 users found this interesting.   

General Trias City, Cavite (71.1 km NNE of epicenter) [Map] / Moderate shaking (MMI V) / horizontal (sideways) swinging / 10-15 s : Started from very light sideways shaking to moderate shaking, our glass windows were vibrating and I felt a little bit dizzy | One user found this interesting.   

Cainta (101.5 km NNE of epicenter) [Map] / Light shaking (MMI IV) / vibration and rolling / 10-15 s : Was woken up by shaking of the bed from the 2nd floor, felt like vibration on a bridge when heavy trucks pass by, can see small chandelier swinging, no toppled items on desks or displays | One user found this interesting.   

Calumpang, Eastern Manila District, National Capital Region (100.8 km NNE of epicenter) [Map] / Light shaking (MMI IV) : My cellphone fell off the table and my bed shook. I was still sound asleep when it happened, it woke me up. | One user found this interesting. (reported through our app)   

Plaridel, Bulacan, Central Luzon (121.6 km N of epicenter) [Map] / Moderate shaking (MMI V) / horizontal (sideways) swinging : Shook our chandeliers really strong and moved our beds for a few centimeters. Woke up everyone like around 20 people in the house. Moved wheeled-chairs for a meter sideways. | One user found this interesting.   

Pasig City (95.8 km NNE of epicenter) [Map] / Light shaking (MMI IV) / horizontal (sideways) swinging / 20-30 s : Woke me up. Scary because it was long and we’re living on the 6th floor. Reports indicate it could be felt from 100km north of where I live. | One user found this interesting.   

Pasay (90.7 km NNE of epicenter) [Map] / Light shaking (MMI IV) / rattling, vibrating / 20-30 s : Me and my sister was just awake un | One user found this interesting.   

Angeles City, Pampanga (151.7 km N of epicenter) [Map] / Very weak shaking (MMI II) / single lateral shake / 2-5 s : Within 3 seconds while I'm resting on the sofa, it felt like the couch is swinging back and forth. After that, only a weaker swinging happened while looking at a see through jug with water within 5 seconds. | One user found this interesting.