Magnitude 6.3 Quake Hits Philippines, at Least Eight People Dead
- 30 people feared trapped inside a supermarket, officials say
- Clark Airport announces 24-hour closure to assess damage
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A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck the Philippines late Monday afternoon, killing at least eight people and prompting thousands to evacuate.
The quake occurred 1 kilometer from Gutad, located to the northwest of Manila, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The Philippine disaster monitoring agency said the quake struck Castillejos in Zambales province at 5:11 p.m. local time.