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IN PHOTOS: Aftermath of magnitude 6.6 earthquake in Masbate

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IN PHOTOS: Aftermath of magnitude 6.6 earthquake in Masbate

In Bgry. Pawican, Cataingan, Masbate, a road cracked after the magnitude 6.5 earthquake that struck the province and nearby areas on Tuesday, August 18.

Philippine Red Cross Masbate Chapter

Several pieces of infrastructure are destroyed in Cataingan, Masbate
IN PHOTOS: Aftermath of magnitude 6.6 earthquake in Masbate

Several buildings and roads were damaged while some electrical posts collapsed following the magnitude 6.6 earthquake that jolted the Bicol region on Tuesday morning, August 18.

The earthquake, which was tectonic in origin, struck at 8:03 am, west of Cataingan, Masbate.  (READ: Earthquake tips: what to do before, during, and after)

The earthquake was also felt inside a store located at Brgy. Salvacion, Bobon, Northern Samar and in Legazpi City, near Ayala Malls Legazpi.

Below are some photos on the aftermath of the earthquake: 

AFTERMATH. The magnitude 6.6 earthquake topples furniture and other appliances inside a house located in Cataingan, Masbate on Tuesday, August 18.
Photo by PJ Bailon
DAMAGE. The magntiude 6.6 earthquake damages a street in Brgy Quezon in Uson, Masbate.
Richard J. Gordon
CRACK. In Bgry. Pawican, Cataingan, Masbate, some roads were damaged due to the magnitude 6.6 earthquake that struck the province and nearby areas on Tuesday, August 18.
Philippine Red Cross Masbate Chapter
A house in Sitio Tubo, Brgy. Cataingan in Masbate suffered heavy damage due to the magnitude 6.6 earthquake that hit the province on Tuesday, August 18.
Desiah Bautista
COLLAPSE. The magnitude 6.6 earthquake also damaged the Public’s Attorney Office in Cataingan, Masbate.
Brix Mahinay
TOPPLED. A magnitude 6.6 earthquake topples an electric post in Cataingan, Masbate resulting in an unscheduled power interruption on Tuesday, August 18.
Maselco

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