Strong quake kills at least 2 in Philippines

A strong earthquake left at least two people dead and injured dozens in the northern Philippines on Wednesday, damaging buildings and prompting many people in the capital to run outdoors.

The 7 magnitude quake was centered around Abra province in a mountainous area. Many houses and buildings had cracked walls, including some that collapsed in Abra, where new President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., planned to travel to meet victims and local officials.The quake's strength was lowered from the initial 7.3 magnitude after further analysis. The quake was set off by movement in a local fault at a depth of 25 kilometers, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said, adding it expected damage and more aftershocks.