Philippines earthquake: 11 dead, dozens feared buried under building

Eleven people are dead and dozens feared buried under a building that collapsed in the powerful earthquake that struck the Philippines on Monday.

Rescuers are working to get to the survivors stuck under the building in Manila where a four-storey building collapsed in the quake.

The 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck northwest of Manila on Monday, heavily damaging an airport and sending terrified locals fleeing swaying high-rises. The quake was centred on the town of Castillejos, about 100 kilometres (62 miles) northwest of Manila, geologists said.

Pampanga, where 11 people were killed, suffered the worst of the damage, according to disaster officials. Dozens were injured by falling rubble.

The death toll is expexted to rise. High-rise buildings in the capital city swayed after the quake struck. Centuries-old churches were also damaged. Many isolated regions have lost power and communications.