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Wednesday, 16 October 2013

Earthquake strikes Philippines

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Philippines on Tuesday 15th October 2013. According to the USGS the earthquake was located 2km north-east of Catigbian and had a depth of 12.4 miles (20km).

So far 110 deaths have been reported. The earthquake has also caused extensive damage in Bohol and the Cebu province. Buildings have been damaged or have collapsed and infrastructures such as roads and bridges have also been damaged.

Numerous large aftershocks have followed on from the earthquake.

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