Luzon Earthquake: Citizen Videos Capture Magnitude 4.6 Tremors Across Philippines

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake jolted Luzon, Philippines, on May 27, 2025, sending tremors through several provinces, including Metro Manila. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) confirmed the quake's epicenter in General Nakar, Quezon. Videos shared on social media captured the experience of residents. "The shaking was intense," said Carol Candy Embile Ladimo from Pasig City, whose home security camera recorded the event. Another video from Angeles City, Pampanga, showed swaying furniture and alarmed residents. The quake was felt as far as Cavite and Laguna, underscoring its magnitude and range. The event highlighted the importance of preparedness and the value of citizen journalism in capturing real-time events.