6.8 earthquake shakes central Philippines.

[Leatherneck 693]

6.8 earthquake shakes central Philippines; 1 dead

Associated Press

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines on Monday, killing a child and triggering a local tsunami alert.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology issued the tsunami alert for the central Philippines, saying the quake, which hit in a narrow strait just off Negros Island, could trigger a 3-foot (1-meter) wave along the island's eastern coast as well as west of Cebu City, the country's second largest.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center did not issue a wider regional warning.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was centered 44 miles (72 kilometers) north of Dumaguete city on Negros and hit at a depth of 29 miles (46 kilometers).

People rushed out of schools, malls and offices during the quake. Officials in some areas suspended work and canceled classes.

A child died when a concrete fence of a house collapsed in Taysan town in Negros Oriental province, said Benito Ramos, who heads the Office of Civil Defense.

A mall in San Carlos city in neighboring Negros Occidental province was damaged when its windows were shattered by the shaking, he said. The quake was also felt in Cebu, where it lasted about 30 seconds.

The Philippines is located in the Pacific "Ring of Fire" where earthquakes and volcanic activity are common. A 7.7-magnitude quake killed nearly 2,000 people in Luzon in 1990.

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Edited February 6, 2012 by Leatherneck

[Wally G! 58]

Thanks for the Update News. I don't have any family members in that area but I know Cebu felt the quake for 30 seconds. My prayers and condolences go out to the family that lost there child.

God Bless them.

[Tr. J 0]

Praying for DUMAGUETE and the places affected by the earthquake. Thank you for the update.

[southcalhog 43]

Yeait was BAD! My Fiancee called me hours ago and said the Whole house shook and things fell to the floor and they ran outside and her Mother nearly fell until she grabbed whole of something to keep her from falling. They live on the Coast right on the water, they have evacuated to higher ground because of possible Tsuami affect from the EarthQuake. they live in the Province out from Cebu Coty, But all are fine at this time! Sorry to hear about the Child that got killed. My Prayers go out to the Family!

[NoneYa 73]

I called my fiancee.. they are shaken too. They live in Cebu. Looks like there have been a total of six quakes when you include the after shocks.

http://quakes.globalincidentmap.com/

[sonicgihad 4]

I was on skype with my fiancee when the earthquake hit Cebu. Then again in the evening when another strong one hit at 6.2 Magnitude. They got hit with about 13 aftershocks per PhilVolcs. Whats interesting is that the country gets earthquakes almost everyday for the last couple of months.

[X Factor 1,112]

It's so sad for those that perished. Good thing my sweet Filipina has no family or relatives in this area.