Strong Earthquake Damages Buildings in Southern Philippines; Three Persons Reported Dead

A strong, shallow earthquake shook parts of the southern Philippines Wednesday, killing at least three persons and injuring dozens.

The U.S. Geological Survey rated the temblor at 6.4 magnitude. It was cantered about 7 km from Columbio town in Sultan Kudarat province, southwest of Davao City.

Residents ran from their homes and offices in panic and a shopping centre was set ablaze during the intense shaking in central Mindanao, the country’s second-largest island.

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck southern Philippines
A drone photo of a burning mall ignited caused by a Magnitude 6.4 earthquake in General Santos city, Philippines. EPA-EFE/AJ RESANE

Authorities advised residents to stay out of homes that may have suffered cracks and been weakened.

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In a town in the nearby province of Davao del Sur, 20 people were injured by falling debris and home furniture.

The quake, on Wednesday evening, was centred on Cotabato, about five miles from Columbio, which has a population of 33,258 people, and 42 miles southwest of Davao, one of the most populous cities in the country and the hometown of President Rodrigo Duterte.

Via The Independent/ CNA

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