Manila, Oct 4 (UNI) The death toll in Tuesday’s magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu province in central Philippines has climbed to 70, according to the latest official figure released by the Philippines’ highest body for disaster risk reduction and management on Saturday. The NDRRMC further reported that 559 people have been injured in the 5-kilometer-deep, offshore quake that struck at 9:59 p.m. local time while villagers were asleep and preparing to go to bed. Nearly four days since the quake struck, survivors continue to depend on the dole out for food and water as they face daily struggles to live. The victims appeal for food packs, first aid kits, hygiene supplies, tents, sleeping bags, and generator sets amid power outages. The Philippines sits along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” a region prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity.