A 6.9-magnitude quake struck Cebu province late Tuesday and was followed by strong aftershocks
A powerful earthquake struck the central Philippines late Tuesday, killing at least 69 people and injuring dozens more, local officials said on Wednesday.
Rescue teams searched for survivors trapped under debris as the authorities worked to restore electricity and water supplies disrupted by the quake.
The 6.9-magnitude quake struck off northern Cebu near the coastal city of Bogo, home to around 90,000 people, and was followed by four aftershocks measuring 5.0 or higher.
Rescuers, including soldiers, police, and volunteers with backhoes and sniffer…
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