At least 22 people have died due to the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in central Philippines on late Tuesday.

According to a report by the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake struck at around 10pm (local time) just west of Palompon in the Philippines and close to the city of Bogo in Cebu province.

Richard Gordon, chairman of the Philippine Red Cross, told CNN that at least 22 people, including three members of the Philippine Coast Guard and one firefighter, died in the town of San Remigio when a sports complex collapsed during a basketball game.

“Some churches partially collapsed, and some schools had to be evacuated. This was a sleeper. It crept up on us," he said.

The videos from Cebu province on social media showed a fire breaking out at a mall due to the quake.

Cebu firefighter

See Full Page