LUZON EARTHQUAKE: Updates, areas affected, damage, aftershocks

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Abra province on Wednesday morning, July 27, with the tremor so strong it was felt in other parts of Luzon.

Authorities are assessing the extent of the damage and warning the public to brace for aftershocks.

Bookmark this page for news, photos, and videos on the aftermath of the earthquake.

LATEST UPDATES

Jul 29, 2022 10:10 AM PHT

Reported deaths from Luzon quake rise to 6; 4 missing

Dwight de Leon

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said the number of reported deaths from the July 27 earthquake rose to 6.

Based on NDRRMC’s Situational Report No. 3 released on Friday, July 29, five of the deaths – all from the Cordillera Administrative Region – have been confirmed, while the agency is still validating another reported fatality in Ilocos Region.

Four other people in CAR are missing, while the number of injuries stands at 136.

Jul 29, 2022 9:51 AM PHT

Relief efforts by BFP

Bea Cupin

More than 100 personnel from NCR have been dispatched to help in post-earthquake recovery efforts in Abra. Personnel from several regions — 1, 2, CAR, and NCR — meanwhile, man the health tent here at the town plaza. | via @beacupin pic.twitter.com/lkrQ8iBp5R
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) July 29, 2022

Personnel also hand out sanitizers, masks.

Some families have been staying inside modular tents since a magnitude 7 earthquake hit Luzon on July 27. There are fewer families here now — tents only remain at the covered court. | via @beacupin pic.twitter.com/Ql6ElHBecm
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) July 29, 2022

Jul 29, 2022 1:00 AM PHT

Situation in Bangued, Abra after magnitude 7 earthquake

Rappler.com

LUZON EARTHQUAKE: Updates, areas affected, damage, aftershocks

Jul 29, 2022 12:31 AM PHT

President Marcos visits Bangued, Abra following magnitude 7 earthquake

Rappler.com

Jul 28, 2022 10:29 PM PHT

Homecoming, family reunion: Ilokano president visits earthquake-hit Abra

Bea Cupin

The President visits the earthquake-hit province that overwhelmingly chose him as their leader in the 2022 race. https://t.co/MdWKMokOB2
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) July 28, 2022

Jul 28, 2022 8:20 PM PHT

At least 887 aftershocks recorded

Rappler.com

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said 887 aftershocks have been recorded as of Thursday, July 28, 4 pm.

Jul 28, 2022 7:16 PM PHT

Abra under state of calamity

Dwight de Leon

NEWS UPDATE: Abra is placed under a state of calamity in the wake of a magnitude 7 quake that triggered landslides and damaged structures in the province on Wednesday, July 27. #EarthquakePH 📷: NDRRMChttps://t.co/TRNTMMXXtg pic.twitter.com/jkWEeshvSI
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) July 28, 2022

LUZON EARTHQUAKE: Updates, areas affected, damage, aftershocks

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

LATEST UPDATES

Reported deaths from Luzon quake rise to 6; 4 missing

Relief efforts by BFP

Situation in Bangued, Abra after magnitude 7 earthquake￼

President Marcos visits Bangued, Abra following magnitude 7 earthquake￼

Homecoming, family reunion: Ilokano president visits earthquake-hit Abra￼

‘Don’t throw heritage debris,’ says gov’t as team readies to check on historic churches, houses

At least 887 aftershocks recorded

Rappler Recap: Gov’t plan to restore heritage buildings damaged by earthquake

Abra under state of calamity after Luzon earthquake

Abra under state of calamity

Situation in Bangued, Abra after magnitude 7 earthquake

President Marcos visits Bangued, Abra following magnitude 7 earthquake

Homecoming, family reunion: Ilokano president visits earthquake-hit Abra