LOOK: Aftermath of magnitude 6.3 quake in North Cotabato, nearby provinces

MANILA, Philippines – Wednesday night’s magnitude 6.3 earthquake that jolted North Cotabato and nearby provinces also injured a number of residents and caused serious damage to several buildings and structures.

Cor Jesu College in Digos City’s walls had large cracks and nearly collapsed while many windows shattered.

LOOK: The buildings of Cor Jesu College in Digos City were severely damaged after the 6.7 tremor struck Mindanao and…

Posted by INQUIRER.net on Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Fire also damaged the Gaisano Mall in General Santos City shortly after the earthquake struck.

Firefighting authorities, however, said that they are trying to establish whether or not the blaze was triggered by the earthquake. /gsg

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