Intramuros Calm Amidst Quezon Earthquake: Orderly Evacuation in Historic District

Intramuros Feels the Quake: Orderly Evacuation Follows Earthquake in Quezon A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck General Nakar, Quezon, at approximately 12:17 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The tremors were felt as far as Intramuros, Manila, prompting the evacuation of employees from the Palacio del Gobernador and other nearby offices. GMA Integrated News reporter Sandra Aguinaldo provided a live report from Intramuros, capturing the scene as employees calmly exited the building and assembled in Plaza Roma. "The employees were well-trained," Aguinaldo reported, "and there was no panic." The orderly evacuation demonstrated effective emergency preparedness procedures. The video shows a large number of people participating in the evacuation, highlighting the scale of the response. The event, while causing alarm, unfolded without major incidents, showcasing the preparedness of the employees and the effectiveness of the emergency response plan.