Patients wait outside Cebu Provincial Hospital in Bogo after a strong earthquake struck near the city in the Cebu province, central Philippines, on WednesdayPhilippines: The death toll from a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Cebu Island has risen to at least 60, with nearly 150 others reported injured, officials confirmed Wednesday. The quake was followed by at least four strong aftershocks, each registering magnitude 5 or higher. We are receiving reports that as high as 60 individuals are reported to have perished in this earthquake,” Alejandro said. The earthquake caused widespread power outages, collapsed buildings, and damaged infrastructure, including homes and a hospital. The Philippines, located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, is highly prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity.