<p>An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 hit central Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Tuesday, shaking buildings and causing residents to rush from schools and offices.</p>.<p>The quake struck 26 km (16 miles) northeast of Tulunan, Cotabato at 9:04 am (0104 GMT), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.</p>.<p>There were no were immediate reports of casualties or major damage, but with several aftershocks to be expected, Phivolcs advised residents in affected areas to remain outside the buildings.</p>.<p>The earthquake also shook nearby provinces and cities, including Davao City, the hometown of President Rodrigo Duterte and among the most populous cities in the country.</p>.<p>DZMM radio reported that power cables were seen swinging in Davao, while people rushed to open spaces, with some fainting because of fear.</p>.<p>Classes in schools were suspended after the earthquake.</p>.<p>It also triggered power cuts in General Santos City, ANC news channel reported.</p>.<p>The quake was initially reported as being of 6.7 magnitudes by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).</p>.<p>Earthquakes are common in the Philippines, which is on the geologically active Pacific Ring of Fire.</p>.<p>On Oct. 16, a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck central Mindanao, killing five people and injuring dozens. </p>
<p>An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 hit central Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Tuesday, shaking buildings and causing residents to rush from schools and offices.</p>.<p>The quake struck 26 km (16 miles) northeast of Tulunan, Cotabato at 9:04 am (0104 GMT), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.</p>.<p>There were no were immediate reports of casualties or major damage, but with several aftershocks to be expected, Phivolcs advised residents in affected areas to remain outside the buildings.</p>.<p>The earthquake also shook nearby provinces and cities, including Davao City, the hometown of President Rodrigo Duterte and among the most populous cities in the country.</p>.<p>DZMM radio reported that power cables were seen swinging in Davao, while people rushed to open spaces, with some fainting because of fear.</p>.<p>Classes in schools were suspended after the earthquake.</p>.<p>It also triggered power cuts in General Santos City, ANC news channel reported.</p>.<p>The quake was initially reported as being of 6.7 magnitudes by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).</p>.<p>Earthquakes are common in the Philippines, which is on the geologically active Pacific Ring of Fire.</p>.<p>On Oct. 16, a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck central Mindanao, killing five people and injuring dozens. </p>