Philippines earthquake death toll reaches 70

(Fast Mail):-- The death toll from the poweful 6.9 magnitude earthquake that hit the Philippines' Cebu region climbed to 69, while dozens of others were injured, local media reported Wednesday.

According to reports,30 fatalities have been reported from Bogo City, 22 from San Remigio, 10 from Medellin, five from Tabogon, and one each from Sogod and Tabuelan.

The quake, which struck at 9.59 pm (1359GMT) Tuesday, was centered 21 kilometers (13 miles) northeast of Bogo City.

The US Geological Survey initially recorded the magnitude of the quake as 7.0, before revising it downward.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, however, said there was no significant tsunami threat.

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