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At least 93 people have been reported dead after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit the central Philippines.
An official from the government agency which monitors earthquake activity was quoted as saying that this was the strongest tremor felt in the area in the last 23 years.
(CNN) -- The death toll from the magnitude-7.1 earthquake in the central Philippines rose Saturday to 183, authorities said.
The massive quake, which struck Tuesday, also destroyed more 8,600 homes in Quezon City, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.
The bulk of the casualties were in Bohol province.
In an update issued Saturday, the council said 583 people were injured and 13 were missing.
7.1 earthquake rocks Philippines
Bell tower crumbles on camera in quake
The quake was centered about 620 kilometers (385 miles) south-southeast of Manila, near Catigbian, and its depth was 20 kilometers (12 miles), according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The Philippines disaster council gave the quake a slightly higher rating: 7.2 magnitude.
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Death toll climbs to 183 in Philippines earthquake
(CNN) -- The death toll from the magnitude-7.1 earthquake in the central Philippines rose Saturday to 183, authorities said.
The massive quake, which struck Tuesday, also destroyed more 8,600 homes in Quezon City, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.
The bulk of the casualties were in Bohol province.
In an update issued Saturday, the council said 583 people were injured and 13 were missing.
7.1 earthquake rocks Philippines
Bell tower crumbles on camera in quake
The quake was centered about 620 kilometers (385 miles) south-southeast of Manila, near Catigbian, and its depth was 20 kilometers (12 miles), according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The Philippines disaster council gave the quake a slightly higher rating: 7.2 magnitude.
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