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A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake has hit off the coast of the Philippines, with those who live near the coast in Leyte and Cebu being warned to travel inland immediately. The earthquake is believed to have erupted at around 10pm local time and to have struck underwater. ‌

Cebu Governor Pam Baricuatro has urged the public to "remain calm" following the earthquake. She said in a Facebook post: "Please move to open areas, stay away from walls or structures that may collapse, and stay alert for possible aftershocks", reports the Mirror. ‌

Manyareas of the Asian islands have been issued a 'brown-out', where electrical supply is restricted, and several buildings including a church have seen significant damage from the tremor. The worst-hit areas are believed to be

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