Level 7 earthquake in Luzon Island, Philippines caused 4 deaths and 60 injuries

Xinhua News Agency, Manila, July 27 (Reporter Yan Jie Liu Ye) Philippine Minister of the Interior Benjamin Avalus confirmed at a press conference on the 27th that the 7 magnitude earthquake in the northern part of Luzon Island on the country has caused at least 4Human death and 60 were injured.

According to the information released by the Philippine Volcanic Earthquake Research Institute, the earthquake occurred at 8:43 local time (8:43 Beijing time). The epicenter was about 3 kilometers northwest of Titham Town, Abra, with a depth of 17 kilometers.There are many parts of Luzon Island, including the capital Manila, and there are shocks in many areas. Houses in some parts of Abra are damaged, and multiple roads are temporarily closed.

The Philippine Volcanic Earthquake Research Institute said the earthquake was a constructive earthquake.After the strong earthquake, the aftershocks have been recorded several times.

The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines has launched an emergency mechanism and will pay close attention to the follow -up situation to provide consular protection and assistance to Chinese citizens in the Philippines.There are currently not received reports of Chinese citizens in the earthquake.

The Philippines is located in the Pacific Volcanic Earthquake Belt, with frequent earthquakes.

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