
Powerful earthquake jolts central Philippines, homes damaged
A powerful earthquake has hit a central Philippines region, damaging houses and a seaport and prompting people to run outdoors for safety.
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake has struck the central Philippines, killing one person and injuring dozens more.
A family in Masbate Province were left trapped when their house collapsed.
Cracks appeared in roads and debris fell to the ground.
There is no threat of a tsunami, but authorities are warning people to prepare for aftershocks.
Al Jazeera’s Jamela Alindogan reports from Manila.
Published On 18 Aug 2020