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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake shakes the Phillipines

By PHOTOS BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

April 22, 2019

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Residents watch as rescuers continue to search for survivors following Monday's 6.1 magnitude earthquake that caused the collapse of a commercial building in Porac township, Pampanga province, north of Manila, Philippines, on Tuesday. The strong earthquake struck the northern Philippines Monday trapping some people in a collapsed building, damaged an airport terminal and knocked out power in at least one province, officials said.
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Residents watch as rescuers continue to search for survivors following Monday's 6.1 magnitude earthquake that caused the collapse of a commercial building in Porac township, Pampanga province, north of Manila, Philippines, on Tuesday. The strong earthquake struck the northern Philippines Monday trapping some people in a collapsed building, damaged an airport terminal and knocked out power in at least one province, officials said.
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Another survivor is pulled from the rubble of a commercial building more than 15 hours after Monday's 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Porac township, Pampanga province, north of Manila, Philippines, on Tuesday. The strong earthquake struck the northern Philippines Monday trapping some people in a collapsed building, damaged an airport terminal and knocked out power in at least one province, officials said.
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Rescuers carry an earthquake survivor after being pulled out from the rubble of a commercial building following a 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Porac township, Pampanga province, north of Manila, Philippines, on Tuesday. The strong earthquake struck the northern Philippines Monday trapping some people in a collapsed building, damaged an airport terminal and knocked out power in at least one province, officials said.
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The St. Catherine church is damaged after an earthquake struck Porac town, Pampanga province, northern Philippines on Monday. A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake in the north Philippines on Monday trapped some people in a collapsed building, damaged an airport terminal and knocked out power in at least one province, officials said.
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Workers use heavy equipment to clear an area as rescue efforts continue for people still trapped inside a small collapsed building at Porac town, Pampanga province, northern Philippines on Monday. A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake in the north Philippines on Monday trapped some people in a collapsed building, damaged an airport terminal and knocked out power in at least one province, officials said.
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Workers continue rescue operations on people still trapped inside a collapsed building at Porac town, Pampanga province, northern Philippines on Monday. A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake in the north Philippines on Monday trapped some people in a collapsed building, damaged an airport terminal and knocked out power in at least one province, officials said.
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Workers continue rescue efforts on people still trapped inside a collapsed building at Porac town, Pampanga province, northern Philippines on Monday. A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake in the north Philippines on Monday trapped some people in a collapsed building, damaged an airport terminal and knocked out power in at least one province, officials said.
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Workers continue rescue efforts on people still trapped inside a collapsed building at Porac town, Pampanga province, northern Philippines on Monday. A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake in the north Philippines on Monday trapped some people in a collapsed building, damaged an airport terminal and knocked out power in at least one province, officials said.
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Employees gather outside after evacuating their building following an earthquake in Manila, Philippines on Monday. A strong earthquake has shaken the area around the Philippine capital, prompting thousands of people to flee to safety. There were no immediate reports of injuries or widespread damage. The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude 6.3 quake struck northwest of Manila, Monday, near the town of Gutad on Luzon island.
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Wearing helmets, employees evacuate their building following an earthquake in Manila, Philippines on Monday. A strong earthquake has shaken the area around the Philippine capital, prompting thousands of people to flee to safety. There were no immediate reports of injuries or widespread damage. The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude 6.3 quake struck northwest of Manila, Monday, near the town of Gutad on Luzon island.
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Wearing protective helmets, employees evacuate their office building following an earthquake in Manila, Philippines on Monday. A strong earthquake has shaken the area around the Philippine capital, prompting thousands of people to flee to safety. There were no immediate reports of injuries or widespread damage. The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude 6.3 quake struck northwest of Manila near the town of Gutad on Luzon island.
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Rescue workers carry a woman to an ambulance after she became dizzy following an earthquake hit Manila, Philippines on Monday. A strong earthquake has shaken the area around the Philippine capital, prompting thousands of people to flee to safety. There were no immediate reports of injuries or widespread damage. The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude 6.3 quake struck northwest of Manila, Monday, near the town of Gutad on Luzon island.
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