By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
The News GodThe News God
  • Politics
  • News
  • Business & Finance
  • Lifestyle & Health
  • Sports
  • Tech & Autos
  • Home and Garden
  • Other Categories
    • Travel
    • Education
    • Entertainment
    • Law
    • General
Reading: Fox News Today: Philippines earthquake pegged at magnitude 6.9; collapse of 3-story building reported
Share
The News GodThe News God
  • Politics
  • News
  • Business & Finance
  • Lifestyle & Health
  • Sports
  • Tech & Autos
  • Home and Garden
  • Other Categories
Search
  • Politics
  • News
  • Business & Finance
  • Lifestyle & Health
  • Sports
  • Tech & Autos
  • Home and Garden
  • Other Categories
    • Travel
    • Education
    • Entertainment
    • Law
    • General
Follow US
  • Blog
  • Blog
  • Advertise
  • Advertise
The News God > Blog > News > Fox News Today: Philippines earthquake pegged at magnitude 6.9; collapse of 3-story building reported
News

Fox News Today: Philippines earthquake pegged at magnitude 6.9; collapse of 3-story building reported

Sampson Gaddah
Sampson Gaddah December 15, 2019
Updated 2019/12/15 at 12:52 PM
Share
3 Min Read
Fox News Today: Philippines earthquake pegged at magnitude 6.9; collapse of 3-story building reported
SHARE

A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake in southern Philippines killed at least one person Sunday and caused the collapse of a three-story building, sparking a desperate effort to reach an unknown number of people who may have been trapped inside, officials said.

The temblor sent holiday shoppers fleeing from malls in a panic, with people evacuating homes and other buildings as well, according to reports.

The first reported fatality was a 6-year-old girl, who was crushed when a wall collapsed on her, Vincent Fernandez, mayor of Matanao town in Davao del Sur province, near the epicenter, told Radio DZMM, according to Reuters.

Also Read: Strong quake hits Indonesia sea; tsunami risk reported

The quake struck an area about 3.7 miles northwest of Padada town in Davao del Sur province at a depth of 18 miles, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.

President Rodrigo Duterte, who is from Davao, was in the city when the quake struck but was said to be OK.

“He and his daughter Kitty were in their house when the quake struck,” presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo told Reuters. “First Lady Honeylet was on her way home when the ground trembled. She said her car was swaying. She is unhurt.”

Just pray for Davao Del sur ??? and keep safe ? https://t.co/h7jqRYFk9i

— Shaiyieee ? (@Javiershaina1) December 15, 2019

It was the latest in a series of earthquakes to hit the area in recent months, Reuters reported.

Ricardo Jalad, who heads the Office of Civil Defense, said his office received an initial report that a small three-story building collapsed in Padada as the ground shook and that authorities were checking if people got trapped inside. The building housed a grocery store, Jalad told The Associated Press, without elaborating.

​​​​​​​A toppled Christmas tree and other debris are seen inside a building after a strong earthquake shook Digos, Davao del Sur province, southern Philippines on Sunday Dec. 15, 2019. (Philippine Red Cross via AP)
​​​​​​​A toppled Christmas tree and other debris are seen inside a building after a strong earthquake shook Digos, Davao del Sur province, southern Philippines on Sunday Dec. 15, 2019. (Philippine Red Cross via AP)

Leighton Angcan, a resident of Padada, told Reuters he witnessed the collapse.

“I saw the building when it fell,” Angcansaid. “It was the tallest here and it was really destroyed. I saw people running outside.”

WATCH: A tower crane in Davao City can be seen swaying during the magnitude 6.9 quake.

STORY: https://t.co/kMM6cfD6JY

?: Brewster Dimapilis Ypanto pic.twitter.com/LlWqmmvlju

— CNN Philippines (@cnnphilippines) December 15, 2019

Officials in the southern cities of Davao and Cotabato, where the quake was felt strongly, suspended classes for Monday to allow checks on the stability of school buildings. Some cities and town lost their power due to the quake, officials said.

The Philippine archipelago lies on the so-called Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an arc of faults around the Pacific Ocean where most of the world’s earthquakes occur.

You Might Also Like

This weekend’s Fourth of July celebration in Boston is “all about traditions.”

Biden’s policies of open borders guaranteed death and destruction.

Today’s Forecast: Heavy rain will hit the Southeast and Gulf Coast.

Best weight loss machines you should definitely try

Biden boosts US military deployments in Europe

Sampson Gaddah December 15, 2019
Share this Article
Facebook TwitterEmail Print
Share
Previous Article Fox News Today: Trump attacks ‘Cryin’ Chuck Schumer after senator said US ‘sold out’ on China deal Fox News Today: Trump attacks ‘Cryin’ Chuck Schumer after senator said US ‘sold out’ on China deal
Next Article Fox News Today: Eric Trump says impeachment is Democrats’ Hail Mary for 2020 Fox News Today: Eric Trump says impeachment is Democrats’ Hail Mary for 2020
Leave a comment Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Stay Connected

235.3k Followers Like
69.1k Followers Follow
11.6k Followers Pin
56.4k Followers Follow
136k Subscribers Subscribe

Latest News

Tips on how to write good essays
6 Steps to Writing the Best College Essay – Even if You’re Not a Natural Writer!
Education July 2, 2022
Savannah Bond Wiki, Bio, Net Worth, Boyfriend, Height, Weight, Age, Measurements
Savannah Bond Wiki, Bio, Net Worth, Boyfriend, Height, Weight, Age, Measurements
Entertainment July 1, 2022
Sara (Sara Jay) Wiki, Bio, Net Worth, Boyfriend, Height, Weight, Age, Measurements
Sara (Sara Jay) Wiki, Bio, Net Worth, Boyfriend, Height, Weight, Age, Measurements
Entertainment July 1, 2022
Valerie (Valerie Kay) Wiki, Bio, Net Worth, Boyfriend, Height, Weight, Age, Measurements
Valerie (Valerie Kay) Wiki, Bio, Net Worth, Boyfriend, Height, Weight, Age, Measurements
Entertainment July 1, 2022

You Might also Like

News

This weekend’s Fourth of July celebration in Boston is “all about traditions.”

July 1, 2022
News

Biden’s policies of open borders guaranteed death and destruction.

July 1, 2022
News

Today’s Forecast: Heavy rain will hit the Southeast and Gulf Coast.

June 30, 2022
Best weight loss machines
News

Best weight loss machines you should definitely try

June 30, 2022

© 2022 Thenewsgod. All Rights Reserved.

  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Terms of Use & Privacy Policy
  • Advertise
  • Disclaimer

Removed from reading list

Undo
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?