Powerful 6.7 Earthquake Hits Philippines

In this handout photo provided by the Philippine Red Cross, volunteers attend to people affected by an earthquake that struck General Santos City, South Cotabato, southern Philippines, Nov. 17, 2023. A security guard walks beside the damaged ceiling of a shopping mall in General Santos City, South Cotabato, southern Philippines, Nov. 17, 2023.

The U.S Geological Survey reports Friday a powerful 6.7 earthquake struck the Philippines, reportedly causing damage, including the collapse of a shopping mall ceiling near the quake’s epicenter.