Huge earthquake rattles Philippines sending hundreds into panic

A powerful 6.4-magnitude earthquake has rattled the Philippines' second biggest island today, sending hundreds rushing out of a shopping mall and patients fleeing a hospital. The quake struck about 40 miles north of General Santos, Mindanao, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.
Local media said an elderly man was injured after being struck by a falling object during the early evening quake. The man received treatment after being injured, ABS-CBN television reported from the scene.
Chief Philippine government seismologist Renato Solidum advised residents to check their homes for possible damage.