Scores killed as 6.8 quake rocks Visayas By Mario J. Mallari 02/07/2012

Scores killed as 6.8 quake rocks Visayas

By Mario J. Mallari 02/07/2012
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck in the Visayas region yesterday, killing at least 43 persons and causing widespread panic in cities where buildings shook violently.

The powerful quake hit in a narrow strait between the heavily populated island provinces of Negros and Cebu, leaving fissures on roads, damaging bridges and shutting down the power supply, local government and military officials said.

At least 29 were killed by landslides while many others were crushed by collapsing buildings in the mountainous town of Guihulngan in Negros Oriental, Col. Francisco Patrimonio said..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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