Strong earthquake that sparked tsunami warning leaves one dead in Philippines

A powerful earthquake that struck off the southern Philippine coast on Saturday prompted many villagers to flee their homes in panic after authorities issued a tsunami warning (Local Government Unit of Hinatuan/AP)

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 ground after a tsunami warning was issued, officials said on Sunday.

The US Geological Survey reported that the quake on Saturday night had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck at a depth of 20 miles (32km).