The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) confirmed the quake struck at 9:59 p.m., with its epicentre 17 kilometres northeast of Bogo City. PHIVOLCS reported Intensity V shaking in Argao, Cebu; Sipalay City, Negros Occidental; Lapu-Lapu City; and Tacloban City. A magnitude 5.0 aftershock was recorded at 10:24 p.m. near Bogo City at a depth of 10 kilometres. Evacuations and Safety MeasuresIn Cebu City, Mayor Nestor Archival suspended classes at all levels on Wednesday to allow structural inspections of schools and public buildings. Patients and staff at the Cebu City Medical Centre were evacuated as a precaution, Governor Pam Baricuatro confirmed.