Shock! A 7.3-magnitude earthquake occurred on Luzon Island in the Philippines. The capital region felt strong!

At about 8: 43 a. m. local time on Wednesday, July 27, a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Luzon Island in the Philippines, with a strong feeling in the capital region.

According to the China Earthquake Network, the earthquake was about 7 magnitude.

The epicenter was located in Abra Province, with a focal depth of 25 kilometers. Quezon City (Quezon City) felt level 4.

Residents of the Capital District reported that the earthquake shook for a long time and felt strong.

The Manila Light Rail Corporation (LRT) announced that Light Rail Line 1 will be out of service for 15 minutes for safety checks.

There were no immediate reports of casualties.

The authorities expect aftershocks from the earthquake and may cause damage to houses and infrastructure.