Powerful quake kills 6, sparks panic in southern Philippines
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Davao Oriental province in the southern Philippines on Friday morning, killing at least six people, triggering panic and causing damage across the region.
The China Earthquake Networks Center reported that the quake struck at a depth of 50 kilometers.
Regional director of the Office of Civil Defense, said three people were killed in Mati City, one in Davao City, and two in Pantukan, a mining town in Davao de Oro province.
The Davao City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office confirmed the fatality and said that 347 people were treated for fainting or minor injuries.
Hospitals and schools across the region sustained damage, and scenes of confusion unfolded as people rushed outdoors to escape falling debris.
The Philippines' Department of Education said the quake affected at least 12,000 schools nationwide, forcing the suspension of classes in 559 of them.
According to local media reports, work and classes have been suspended in Davao City, while parts of the city also experienced temporary power outages.
(Source: Agencies)
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