In this photo provided by the Philippine Red Cross, a toppled house is seen after a quake struck in Cataingan, Masbate province, central Philippines on Tuesday (Aug 18, 2020). A powerful and shallow earthquake struck a central Philippine region Tuesday, prompting people to dash out of homes and offices but there were no immediate reports of injuries or major damage. - AP
MANILA, Aug 18, 2020 (AFP): A shallow 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, sending residents fleeing their homes, but there were no immediate reports of casualties.
The quake struck southeast of Masbate Island in the Bicol region at 8.03am (0003 GMT).
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