Terrifying moment an electrical transformer EXPLODES as a 6.9 magnitude earthquake hits the Philippines
- Footage was recorded in Davao on the island of Mindanao, north of the epicentre
- Bright flash of light seen zipping across overhead cables before loud explosion
- The large earthquake hit South Cotabato at 2.11pm local time today
Footage taken during a 6.9 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines today shows the moment an electrical transformer exploded while tremors shook the country.
The footage was recorded in Davao on the southern island of Mindanao, north of the quake’s epicentre.
A bright flash of light is seen zipping across overhead cables before a loud explosion is heard.
Footage taken during a 6.9 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines today shows the moment an electrical transformer exploded while tremors shook the country. The footage was recorded in Davao on the southern island of Mindanao, north of the quake’s epicentre
A bright flash of light is seen zipping across overhead cables before a loud explosion is heard
People on the streets start screaming and running for cover.
The United States Geological Survey said the earthquake hit South Cotabato at 2.11pm local time.
In some places, residents were trapped under collapsed structures. It is not yet known how many casualties there are.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said there is no threat of a tsunami.
The United States Geological Survey said the earthquake hit South Cotabato at 2.11pm local time
Officials confirmed there were a number of aftershocks across the region.
Other terrifying footage showed water violently sloshing out of a hotel swimming pool in General Santos City, also on the island of Mindanao.
According to local media a three-storey shopping centre has collapsed and staff and customers are feared to be trapped inside.
Patients were evacuated from two hospitals in Digos City and Bansalan town in Davao del Sur, according to local reports.
The country was struck by three magnitude six earthquakes in October in which at least five people died.
Rescue crew members look for trapped victims at collapsed building at Padada market
Other terrifying footage showed water violently sloshing out of a hotel swimming pool in General Santos City, also on the island of Mindanao
