M7.2 Quake to Hit Manila

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 in the Richter Scale is overdue and could hit the country soon and affect at least 38 percent of all residential buildings in Metro Manila, the government said yesterday.

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Solidum said a 7.2 magnitude quake could hit the country once the fault line in Marikina Valley moved.

"Our estimate is that at least 38 percent of all residential buildings in Metro Manila will be affected, as well as 14 percent of all high-rise buildings and 35 percent of all government buildings," he said.

from Powerful earthquake 'overdue' By Joyce Pangco Pañares 06/07/2006
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