Xinhua News Agency
MANILA – An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3, rattled Abra province in the northern Philippines on Wednesday (July 27), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.
The institute said the quake, which occurred at 8:43 a.m. local time (0043 GMT), hit at a depth of 25 km, about 2 km northeast of Lagangilang town.
TINGNAN: Pinsala sa Abra matapos ang nangyaring lindol ngayong Miyerkules, Hulyo 27. (📸 Office of Cong. Bernos) | via Daniel Manalastas pic.twitter.com/C3HNafDWdB
— PTVph (@PTVph) July 27, 2022
The tremor was also felt in many areas on the main Luzon Island, including Metro Manila, where high-rise buildings swayed and train transport halted operation.
Employees in several offices, including the presidential palace, ran out of the buildings.
PANOORIN: Kuha mula sa Macapagal Boulevard sa Pasay City kung saan tabi-tabi ang mga matataas na gusali; pinalabas ang mga empleyado matapos ang pagyanig ng lindol. | via Mela Lesmoras pic.twitter.com/jxwg8MpnYY
— PTVph (@PTVph) July 27, 2022
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damages, but a local official told a radio that he received information that stones fell in some areas. They were validating the reports.
PANOORIN: Agarang nagsagawa ng inspeksyon ang mga awtoridad sa New Executive Building sa Malacañang Complex matapos ang pagyanig ng malakas na lindol ngayong Miyerkules, Hulyo 27. | via Mela Lesmoras pic.twitter.com/l7JxATNsxu
— PTVph (@PTVph) July 27, 2022
The Philippines has frequent seismic activity due to its location along the Pacific “Ring of Fire.” (Xinhua) – bny
