Strong Earthquake Leaves 1 Dead Amid Widespread Panic in Philippines

Residents walk past the damages caused by an earthquake as they evacuate to safer grounds at Hinatuan town, Surigao del Sur province, southern Philippines, Dec. 3, 2023. People gather in the aftermath of an earthquake in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, Philippines, Dec. 2, 2023.

A powerful earthquake that shook the southern Philippines killed at least one villager and injured several others as thousands scrambled out of their homes in panic and jammed roads to higher grounds after a tsunami warning was issued, officials said Sunday.