MANILA (Reuters) - At least eight people were killed when a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the Philippines' main island of Luzon on Monday and officials feared dozens could be trapped in the rubble of a collapsed commercial building. Eight people were killed and about 20 injured, provincial governor Lilia Pineda said by telephone, citing information from disaster officials. The quake was initially reported as being of 6.3 magnitude and later revised down to 6.1 magnitude, the U.S. Geological Survey and Philippines seismology authorities said. The quake was initially reported as being of 6.3 magnitude and later revised down to 6.1 magnitude, the U.S. Geological Survey and Philippines seismology authorities said. "I was sitting down then it shook so strong I thought I was being rocked in a cradle," he said.

Source: The Star April 22, 2019 09:49 UTC