菲律賓發生地震73人死亡

A powerful earthquake struck the central PhilipPines early Tuesday, killing at least 73 people and wounding hundreds more in a popular tourist region.

The 7.2-magnitude quake was centered near Bohol Island, where authorities say the majority of the casualties occurred.

The quake, and several powerful aftershocks, collapsed buildings, buckled roads, and sent frightened residents rushing out of their homes and businesses.

The death toll is expected to climb as the rescue operation continues on Tuesday.

Pictures on social media showed extensive damage to shops and roads torn apart by the quake. Witnesses say several of the area's historic buildings suffered major damage.菲律賓中部一處旅遊勝地星期二發生強烈地震，至少73人死亡，數百人受傷。

這次7點2級的地震震中位於薄荷島附近。當局說，大部份傷亡事件發生那裏。

地震和隨後發生的幾次餘震造成房屋倒塌，道路扭曲，驚恐的居民跑到室外躲避。

救災行動星期二在繼續，預計死亡人數還會上升。

社交媒體上的照片顯示，災區的許多店鋪受損，道路斷裂。目擊者說，該地區一些古老建築受到嚴重破壞。