A general view of damage caused following an earthquake in Vigan, Philippines July 27, 2022. Public Information Service-Bureau of Fire Protection/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. MANDATORY CREDIT
Manila: At least four people were killed and dozens injured as a result of the powerful magnitude earthquake that struck northern Philippines Wednesday morning.
A magnitude 7.1 quake hit northeast of Langilang, Abra, on Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported.
Several structures and bridges reportedly collapsed in the town of Lagangilang in Abra due to the strong temblor.
Local authorities in the Philippines said that operations of train systems in Metro Manila were halted due to the strong quake.
The Philippine Senate building in Manila was evacuated following the earthquake.
The Philippines lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where about 90 percent of the world's earthquakes occur.
