Photos: Magnitude 6.6 earthquake jolts central Philippines

The quake was felt in several provinces across the central Visayas region

Last updated: August 18, 2020 | 12:03

Compiled by Christian Borbon, Senior Web Editor with inputs from AP

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At least one person was killed and 43 injured when a 6.6-magnitude earthquake shook the central Philippines on Tuesday, sending residents fleeing their homes and damaging buildings and roads.

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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the 6.6 magnitude quake hit about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from Cataingan at a depth of about 21 kilometers (13 miles).

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A damaged building on Masbate island in central Philippines. Photo uploaded on August 18, 2020.

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Rescuers treat an injured resident (L) after a 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near the town of Cataingan in the central Philippine province of Masbate.

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The strong earthquake hit near the town of Cataingan, sending residents fleeing their homes and damaging buildings and roads

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Residents walking past debris on the ground after a 6.6-magnitude earthquake hit near the town of Cataingan in the central Philippine province of Masbate province.

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A toppled house is seen after a quake struck in Cataingan, Masbate.

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Debris are scattered at a house after a quake struck in Cataingan, Masbate.

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A damaged house is seen amid debris in Masbate Province, after an earthquake struck the Philippines.

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A damaged building surrounded by debris in Masbate Province, after an earthquake struck the Philippines.

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