Shocked guests rushed out of their hotel rooms following powerful tremors that struck northern Philippines on Wednesday.

Footage shows the visitors waiting out the shaking in the garden of The Manor hotel in Baguio City, Benguet province on July 27.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said the quake struck at 8:43 am local time three kilometres west-northwest of Tayum municipality in Abra province. It was recorded at a depth of 25 kilometres.

It was earlier pegged at a magnitude of 7.3, but was later downgraded to 7.0.

The earthquake was also felt in northern provinces and the capital region Metro Manila.

In a statement, Abra Representative Ching Bernos said the tremors had damaged homes and buildings in the province.

She said: 'I urge everyone to stay alert and to prioritize safety in light of the possibilities of aftershocks that might be felt after that strong earthquake. We are monitoring the situation on the ground and gathering information on the extent of the damage to the province.

'My office is also actively coordinating with proper authorities on what can be done to assist families and communities that were severely affected by this earthquake.'

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said the quake struck at 8:43 am local time three kilometres west-northwest of Tayum municipality in Abra province. It was recorded at a depth of 25 kilometres.

It was earlier pegged at a magnitude of 7.3, but was later downgraded to 7.0.

The earthquake was also felt in northern provinces and the capital region Metro Manila.

In a statement, Abra Representative Ching Bernos said the tremors had damaged homes and buildings in the province.

She said: 'I urge everyone to stay alert and to prioritize safety in light of the possibilities of aftershocks that might be felt after that strong earthquake. We are monitoring the situation on the ground and gathering information on the extent of the damage to the province.

'My office is also actively coordinating with proper authorities on what can be done to assist families and communities that were severely affected by this earthquake.'

Officials said at least two people were killed after being buried by rubble in the provinces of Benguet and Abra. Abra Governor Jocelyn Bernos said at least 25 have been injured.

PHIVOLCS has warned residents to be vigilant of aftershocks.