Second Earthquake in Two Days Hits Philippines

15 killed, dozens missing and injured from Monday’s quake
Tremor in Eastern Samar damaged roads, triggered power outage

Onlookers watch next to a wrecked van as rescuers search for survivorsin Pampanga province, on April 23.Photographer: Ezra Acayan/Getty Images

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By Ditas B Lopez and Andreo Calonzo

April 22, 2019 at 11:58 PM UTC

Updated on

April 23, 2019 at 7:42 AM UTC

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A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines on Tuesday, hitting the central region hours after at least 15 people were killed by a tremor in the main Luzon island.

Fourteen of the dead were from Pampanga province, among the hardest hit after a 6.1-magnitude quake struck at 5:11 p.m. local time on Monday, according to the authorities. Dozens were injured and missing in Pampanga and nearby areas.