The quake was felt in several areas, including the capital Manila, according to the US Geological Survey USGS. The earthquake took place at 08:44 local time, around 03:00 Norwegian time, and had its epicenter around 300 kilometers north of the capital Manila, on the Philippines’ largest island, Luzon. The center was 10 kilometers underground, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Hospital evacuated A hospital in the province of Abra, which is close to where the earthquake had its epicenter, has been evacuated after parts of the building have collapsed. No injuries have been reported so far, Reuters news agency reports around 3:30 a.m. Congressman Eric Singson in the northern Illocos Sur province told the DZMM radio station that the quake felt quite strong. – The earthquake lasted 30 seconds or more. I thought my house would collapse, says Singson. – We are trying to get hold of people. Now there are aftershocks and we are outside our home, he adds. A chandelier swings from side to side during an earthquake in the Philippines on July 27, 2022 Photo: RONNIE / Reuters The earthquake could also be felt in Manila. There, the city’s subway systems were stopped during rush hour after the earthquake, according to the Ministry of Transport. No tsunami warning has been issued. No injuries or fatalities have yet been reported.
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