The latest earthquake was centered in Samar, an island in the central eastern part of the country. It came after a quake near Manila killed at least 15 people.
Tag: Earthquakes
Deadly Earthquake Hits the Philippines
An earthquake with a registered magnitude of 6.1 hit the northern Philippines, killing up to eight people, according to officials.
Strong Earthquake Strikes Philippines, Killing 11 People
The quake, which had a magnitude of 6.1, caused several buildings to collapse and knocked out power near the capital, Manila.
Taiwan Is Hit by Powerful Earthquake
The magnitude-6.1 quake on Thursday struck near a city where 17 people were killed by a quake last year.
China Experiences a Fracking Boom, and All the Problems That Go With It
A series of three earthquakes in the heart of China’s fracking country has raised fears among residents of the technology’s impact.