Manila: Two people were killed and many injured in the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines.
According to foreign news agencies, two people were killed and dozens injured in an earthquake in the island of Luzon in the Philippines. The US Geological Survey says that the magnitude of the earthquake was 7.1 on the Richter scale. The powerful earthquake was felt as far away as Manila, the capital of the Philippines.
Several buildings were damaged by the earthquake and dozens of people were injured who were treated in hospitals. The earthquake spread panic among the people and people came out to open places. Officials have expressed fear of an increase in casualties.