Earthquakes rocks central Philippines .
According to the United States Geological Survey, a 6.5-magnitude
earthquake has struck the central Philippines .
Dozens of people have been reported injured, including at
least 10 in a collapsed building in the town of Kanaga .
The epicenter of the quake was located 2 miles from the small town of Masarayao
and over 7 miles from the city of Ormoc
City, which has a population of over 191,000.
The temblor’s depth was shallow, at only 6.5 km (4 miles),
according to the USGS. Ormoc City
mayor Richard Gomez told local media that at least 29 people were injured
around the area, with at least 16 people hospitalized. Cracks were reported in
buildings and roads following the quake, Gomez said.
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