Deadly 6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippines

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the southern Philippines, resulting in the death of a married couple and causing panic among residents. The quake, which occurred off Sarangani province on the island of Mindanao, led to the collapse of part of a shopping mall ceiling. No tsunami threat was issued, but the tremors were felt across a wide area. Schools reported cracks in their buildings, but there were no substantial damages or injuries reported. The Philippines experiences frequent earthquakes due to its location along the Pacific "Ring of Fire".