Monday, October 14, 2013

Four killed as 7.1-magnitude quake strikes Philippines

At least four people were killed when a 7.1-magnitude earthquake destroyed buildings in and around one of the Philippines' major tourist hubs on Tuesday, authorities said. More here: Four killed as 7.1-magnitude quake strikes Philippines

Quake kills four in Philippines in tourist town

At least four people were killed when a 7.1 magnitude earthquake destroyed buildings in and around a major tourist hub in Philippines today, authorit... More here: Quake kills four in Philippines in tourist town

7.1 magnitude quake strikes Philippines: USGS

CEBU, October 15, 2013 (AFP) - At least four people were killed when a 7.1 magnitude earthquake destroyed buildings in and around one of the Philippines' major tourist hubs on Tuesday, authorities said. More here: 7.1 magnitude quake strikes Philippines: USGS

7.2 magnitude quake strikes Philippines: USGS

MANILA - A major 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck near one of the Philippines key tourist hubs on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake struck at 08:12 local time (0012 GMT) some five kilometres (three miles) east of Balilihan, in the Bohol region of the archipelago, at a depth of 56 kilometres, the agency said. The town lies across the Cebu Strait from the popular ... More here: 7.2 magnitude quake strikes Philippines: USGS

7.2 magnitude quake strikes Philippines

A major 7.2 magnitude earthquake has struck near Cebu City, one of the Philippines' key tourist hubs. More here: 7.2 magnitude quake strikes Philippines

Centuries-old Baclayon church damaged by 7.2-magnitude quake

The bell tower of Baclayon Church, one of the oldest churches in the Philippines and tourist attraction in Bohol, was heavily damaged on Tuesday after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit the province, reports said. More here: Centuries-old Baclayon church damaged by 7.2-magnitude quake

4 Killed in Philippines Earthquake

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck in the central Philippines Tuesday morning, killing at least four people and damaging buildings. The quake was centered 56 kilometers deep on Bohol Island, across the strait from Cebu, a popular tourist area. The regional governor said several buildings were damaged, including a church and the city hall. Earthquakes are common in the Philippines, which lies ... More here: 4 Killed in Philippines Earthquake