Magnitude 6.6 earthquake strikes Cotabato City last October 29, killing at least 6 and injuring 50 people.

      The earthquake shocks Tulunan town and other parts of Mindanao and causes a lot of damage to infrastructure in some areas in Mindanao.

     The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOCS) said that the tremor is at 6.4 magnitude in 9:04 am but changed to 6.6 during 9:44 am.

     The shaking destroyed homes, multi-story buildings and classrooms in minutes.

     Aftershocks were recorded following the earthquake, including a strong magnitude 6.1 aftershock in Tulunan province at 10:42 am.

    Classes and work in government offices in several areas were suspended following the tremor.