Five killed, dozens injured in 7.0-magnitude earthquake in northern Philippines – KION546

Originally Posted: Jul 26 22 21:36 ET

Updated: Jul 27 22:15 ET

By Jesse Young and Kathleen Magramo, CNN

(CNN) — At least five people were killed and 64 injured after a strong earthquake hit the northern Philippines on Wednesday, the state-run Philippine News Agency reported, citing authorities.

The 7.0-magnitude quake struck north of Luzon, the country’s most populous island, at 8:43 a.m. local time (8:43 p.m. ET), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The agency had determined the earthquake as 7.1, before reducing it to 7.0.

The epicenter was about 13 kilometers (8 miles) southeast of the small town of Dolores, Abra County, with a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), according to the USGS. Its impact was felt in the capital, Manila, more than 400 kilometers (about 250 miles) away.

The quake triggered landslides, with pictures showing large boulders falling on a road in the town of Boko, south of the epicenter. Other pictures showed people working to remove the rubble.

Interior Minister Benjamin Abalos Jr. said at a press conference that 58 landslides were reported, and more than 200 towns in 15 counties were affected by the quake.

The Palestinian National Authority, citing the Civil Defense Office, said infrastructure was damaged across North Luzon, including more than 400 homes, dozens of schools, several hospitals, bridges, the old Vigan Cathedral and the Panta Bell Tower.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said citizens should prepare for any aftershocks, but added that it had not issued a tsunami warning because the quake was detected indoors.

Abra is a landlocked region famous for its deep valleys and mountainous terrain.

Representative Cheng Bernos, a congressman from Abra County, said in a statement that the earthquake “caused damage to many homes and institutions” and “was felt in different areas of Luzon and activated preventive measures in many places.”

Pictures from Abra show buildings damaged by the earthquake and debris covering the ground. One of the buildings was seen with cracks along the walls, while another lay on its side.

Byrnos said her office was monitoring the situation and assessing the extent of the damage, urging residents to remain alert “in light of the potential aftershocks”.

Philippine President Ferdinand “Bong Bong” Marcos Jr. has ordered immediate rescue and relief teams to be sent to Abra, and will visit the affected areas as soon as “the matter becomes clear,” his press secretary said at a press conference on Wednesday.

Correction: An earlier version of this story misspelled the position of Ching Pernus. She is a member of Congress from Abra Governorate. An earlier version of this story was also wrong when the earthquake occurred. It was Wednesday in the Philippines.

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