Four killed, dozens injured in Philippines earthquake

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MANILA – A strong earthquake struck the northern Philippines on Wednesday morning, killing at least four, injuring dozens and damaging more than a hundred buildings across the region.

The 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit Abra County at 8:43 a.m. local time, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. The US Geological Survey put the earthquake’s strength at 7 and its depth at 10 kilometers (six miles).

Landslides and power outages have been reported across the northern island of Luzon. About 15 cities and 280 towns felt the earthquake, and several roads became impassable.

The earthquake was felt in the capital, Manila, but it was stronger in the north, affecting the northwest region of Ilocos and Mountain Province, north of the tourist city of Baguio. Churches and historic buildings were damaged.

In a viral video, parts of the centuries-old Pantai Bell Tower in Vigan fell while onlookers ran into a nearby park.

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck the northern Philippines on July 27, destroying buildings and injuring dozens. (Video: The Washington Post)

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he plans to visit the affected sites on Thursday. “We are making sure that there is an adequate response to the needs of our citizens affected by this disaster,” he said in a statement.

The Philippines lies along the Ring of Fire, a path around the Pacific Ocean known for earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The archipelago, located in the western Pacific Ocean, is also frequented by typhoons.

According to the USGS, 11 more earthquakes of magnitude 6.5 or higher occurred within 250 kilometers (155 miles) of the current quake. The deadliest was the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in 1990 that killed more than 1,600 people and injured 3,000.

The state is also forecasting a 7.2 magnitude earthquake, known locally as “Big One,” when a 100-kilometre (62-mile) fault line crisscrossing the Manila region shifts. The authorities say the last error occurred in 1658, and could cause “great devastation” in the metropolitan area when it moves again.

At a press briefing on Wednesday, Marcus said he would support the creation of a new disaster response department. “I don’t like to say it, but it looks like this is going to be more frequent,” he said, referring to disasters and extreme weather events. “We need more capacity than we have right now.”

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