A magnitude 7.0 earthquake in the Philippines has died of 5 people.

[Global Times special reporter Huang Dongxing in the Philippines] At 8:43 on the 27th, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake occurred in Luzon Island in northern Philippines. Manila, the capital of the Philippines, has a clear sense of shock, and some lines of subway and light rails have stopped.

As of press time, according to data disclosed by relevant officials in the Philippines, the earthquake has killed at least 5 people, 64 injuries, and 173 buildings were destroyed. Most of these buildings are located in Abra.

Abra is a inland province in northern Philippines with a population of nearly 250,000. The mountains are surrounded by mountains, and the valleys are vertical and horizontal. The Philippine earthquake located in the Pacific volcanic earthquake zone is frequent, and some of the earthquakes can also cause severe landscape. The Philippine Volcanic Earthquake Research Research said that the earthquake was 11 kilometers southeast southeast of the Dorres area in Abra. The earthquake is a constructing earthquake. After the strong earthquake, the aftershocks have been recorded several times.

According to the "Philippine Star" reported on the 27th, many people in Luzon Island felt that they went outdoors to take refuge outdoors after the earthquake. Video. The official photos posted on social platforms on Social platforms show that one building is severely skewed, and the other building is tilted backwards. There is also a falling wall on the road.

S said that I thought my house was going to fall down. " The lights suddenly went out. We rushed out of the office and I heard the scream. This is the strongest earthquake I felt. I thought the ground would crack. "

At a press conference held on the afternoon of the 27th local time, Philippine President Marcos said that the destruction of the strong earthquake was "sad" and the Philippine government would immediately help the affected people. He has ordered the rescue team to the Zhen District, and he himself will also fly to the earthquake Abra. Marcos also mentioned that some "mechanisms" established to cope with the new crown pneumonia may be re -used to help those who have a livelihood affected by the earthquake. At present, relevant agencies are inspected the houses and buildings of the earthquake area, and the local government temporarily provides food and residence for the affected people.

Senator Amy Marcos said that the clock tower with nearly 430 years of history was also damaged in this earthquake. The bell tower collapsed, and the fragments were scared to scare the surrounding tourists. As the bell tower is still dropped, the area near the bell tower may be blocked. Information released by the local police and fire departments shows that this earthquake has caused the roads in some areas of Abra, several bridges in Abra, and hundreds of public and private buildings. Electricity is interrupted by Abra and Bengs, and landslides occur in some areas of the Codella administrative region.

Chinese ambassador Huang Xilian in the Philippines said in a statement, "I would like to extend deep condolences to the Philippine government and the Philippine people on behalf of the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines. We are willing to provide disaster relief assistance to the Philippines. , The people of the Philippines must be able to overcome difficulties and return to normal life as soon as possible. "

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