The 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Cebu City, causing power outages and damage to buildings.

Cebu: A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of central Philippines on Tuesday evening, damaging buildings, roads, and causing widespread power outages in parts of the region, as emergency responders launched search and rescue operations.

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit the central Philippines late on Tuesday night, killing at least 69 people and injuring more than 140, according to local authorities. Here is more about what happened and why the country is vulnerable to earthquakes.

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