At least five dead after powerful earthquake hits off Philippines coast | Earthquakes News

Rescue efforts under way after quake off Cebu island sends people running into the streets, damages buildings.

At least five people have been killed in a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck off the coast of the central Philippines, sending people running into the streets and knocking power out in some areas.

Quoting local police, the AFP news agency and local media outlets said the five deaths were recorded in San Remigio, a town in the north of Cebu island.