ADVERTISEMENTThe Philippines was shaken late Monday by a powerful earthquake with a reported magnitude of 6.9, striking near the country’s Bohol and Leyte provinces. The tremor hit at a shallow depth of around 10 kilometers, according to the US Geological Survey, sending strong shaking across multiple islands. Strong shaking was reported across Cebu, Leyte, and surrounding Visayan islands. A strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit Bantayan Island, Philippines, affecting the St. Peter and Paul the Apostle Parish Church in Bantayan town. ADVERTISEMENT#JUSTIN:A magnitude 6.9 earthquake has struck Cebu, Philippines, captured live by streamer Sam Pepper.