MANILA, Philippines — A deep earthquake has shaken part of the Philippines, southwest of the capital.

The 6.2 magnitude earthquake Thursday morning was near Hukay and about 75 miles below the surface, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Deep quakes are often widely felt but with less potential to cause major damage. Hukay is about 87 miles from Manila.

No other information was immediately available.

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