Powerful earthquake strikes southern Philippines

By S.Ahmet Aytac </p> <p>ANKARA (AA) – A major 6.9-magnitude earthquake rattled the southern Philippine island of Mindanao early Saturday, according to reports. </p> <p>The quake struck southeast of Davao City at a depth of 59 kilometers (36 miles), according to the U.S. Geological Survey. </p> <p>The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued a tsunami warning for parts of the Philippines and Indonesia. </p> <p>