A 6.7 magnitude earthquake off the central Philippine island of Negros has left at least 43 people dead.
The US Geological Survey said the quake occurred a depth of 20km.
Government offices and schools were ordered to close after at least 40 aftershocks.
At least 29 were killed by landslides while many others were crushed by collapsing buildings in the mountainous town of of Guihulngan, said spokesperson Colonel Francisco Patrimonio.
The local volcanology and seismology institute lifted a tsunami alert.
Some roads, bridges and houses sustained cracks, but major roads remained passable.
"While the threat of immediate danger appears to have passed, we urge the people in affected areas to remain watchful and calm, and to cooperate with the authorities," a presidential spokesman said.
The quake was felt in areas within a radius of around 100km.
Over the weekend, the USGS also recorded a magnitude 5.6 quake off the shore of Samar province also in central Philippines and situated northwest of Negros.
