First photos from the earthquake in southern Philippines, a child is the first confirmed victim

Some of the first photos to emerge from quake-hit town of Padada, Philippines, 15 December 2019.

Reports from the Philippines are saying that at least one child and causing several injuries, officials said.

A six-year-old girl died after a wall collapsed on her, Vincent Fernandez, the mayor of Matanao town in the southern Philippines told local radio.

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According to Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), a powerful 6.9 earthquake rocked Padada on Sunday..

 

See also: UPDATED: Strong earthquake strikes Philippines, causes damage and possible victims

 

 

Photos :  EPA-EFE/CERILO EBRANO

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