LOOK: Buildings destroyed by magnitude 6.5 quake that struck parts of Mindanao

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LOOK: Buildings destroyed by magnitude 6.5 quake that struck parts of Mindanao

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This happened just two days after a stronger magnitude 6.6 tremor rocked the same area that killed at least 6 people and injured hundreds in the region

MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 6.5 earthquake rocked Central and Eastern Mindanao on Thursday, October 31, leaving a trail of destruction in hard-hit areas. 

The earthquake, which was tectonic in origin, struck Tulunan, Cotabato, at 9:15 am. It was also felt in Kidapawan City;  Bansalan, Davao del Sur; and Matanao, Davao del Sur. 

A stronger magnitude 6.6 tremor rocked the same area just two days prior, killing at least 6 people and injuring hundreds in the region. (READ: Over 8,000 people displaced by Mindanao earthquake

According to Phivolcs Science Research Specialist Erlinton Olavere in his interview on CNN, the latest earthquake could not be considered an aftershock because they have nearly the same magnitude. (READ: Earthquake tips: what to do before, during, and after

Below are some of the photos taken in parts of Mindanao following the strong earthquake. 

In Cotabato City, M’lang Municipal Gymnasium was damaged. The gym served as a temporary shelter for patients of Roldan Medical Clinic and Hospital after an earlier magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit Cotabato and affected other parts of Mindanao nearly two weeks ago. 

M'LANG MUNICIPAL GYMNASIUM, COTABATO CITY. Photo by John Kevin Avelino

The Ecoland 4000 condominium in Davao also suffered heavy damage.

ECOLAND 4000 CONDOMINIUM IN DAVAO.  Photo by Angelica Belarmino

Photo by Manman Dejeto/ AFP

Meanwhile, Eva’s Hotel, located along the national highway in Kidapawan City, also collapsed. 

EVA'S HOTEL IN KIDAPAWAN. Photo by Edwin Badilles/AFP

EVA'S HOTEL IN KIDAPAWAN CITY. Photo by Genghis Manero

In Digos City, Davao del Sur, buildings located on Rizal Avenue were also damaged. 

DIGOS CITY. Photo by Ricoy Arellano Bajenting

DIGOS CITY. Photo by Ricoy Arellano Bajenting

– Rappler.com 

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