A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the northern Philippine island of Luzon on Wednesday. Media reports indicate that at least two people are dead and several dozen others are injured.
The US Geological Survey says the quake was shallow, yet powerful. Officials say there is no threat of tsunami. Many people were evacuated from high-rise buildings.
A woman said, "It was really terrible. The shaking was really strong."
Local media outlets say Manila's railway system was suspended and commuters were affected. The outlets also report that buildings have collapsed in areas near the epicenter.
Authorities in the country say earthquakes with magnitudes of 2 to 3 are continuing in the region.
A press secretary in the president's office says that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will fly to quake-hit areas as soon as it is safe to travel.
The US Geological Survey says the quake was shallow, yet powerful. Officials say there is no threat of tsunami. Many people were evacuated from high-rise buildings.
A woman said, "It was really terrible. The shaking was really strong."
Local media outlets say Manila's railway system was suspended and commuters were affected. The outlets also report that buildings have collapsed in areas near the epicenter.
Authorities in the country say earthquakes with magnitudes of 2 to 3 are continuing in the region.
A press secretary in the president's office says that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will fly to quake-hit areas as soon as it is safe to travel.
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Summary
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit Luzon, Philippines, resulting in at least two deaths and numerous injuries. The quake, reportedly shallow but powerful, caused evacuation of high-rise buildings, suspension of Manila's railway system, and building collapses near the epicenter. No tsunami threat was
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220727_31/
Date: July 27, 2022
Created: 2022/07/27 19:26
Updated: 2025/12/09 14:43
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