Powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits the Philippines sparking evacuations in central Manila
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Published: 10:42 BST, 22 April 2019 | Updated: 10:48 BST, 22 April 2019
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A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake has rattled the Philippines, rattling buildings in Manila and sparking evacuations in the capital.
Buildings swayed in the main business district as the quake struck at 5.11pm local time (9.11am GMT) at a shallow depth of 25 miles, some 37 miles northwest of the city.
The U.S Geological Survey (USGS) initially said the magnitude was 6.4 but later downgraded it slightly.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Some people
