1 killed after 7.4 magnitude earthquake jolts southern Philippines

By Anadolu staff

ANKARA (AA) - At least one person was killed after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake jolted southern parts of the Philippines on Saturday night, local media reported.

A pregnant woman was killed after the wall of her house collapsed as a result of the earthquake that struck Surigao del Sur and parts of the Davao region, according to the Manila Times.

The woman's husband and child were also injured in the incident.

The powerful quake that was felt at 10 p.m. forced some 10,000 individuals from five areas across Davao to evacuate to safer places, particularly those from coastal municipalities.

The quakes had triggered tsunami warnings that were later lifted.

In Mati, Davao Oriental, some 2,000 individuals also sought shelter at the town capitol building for safety.

Authorities, on Sunday, however allowed the panicked residents to return to their homes.

According to initial assessment, Dayanghirang said three bridges in Davao City, Tagum City and in a neighboring municipality developed cracks.

Officials are conducting assessment on various buildings in quake-affected areas to inspect the integrity of structures, especially school buildings.

Last month, a 6.7 magnitude quake hit Philippines’ Burias island, killing at least nine people, shaking buildings and causing part of a shopping mall ceiling to collapse.