Philippines' deadly earthquake: Dozens dead, cities in rubble - disastrous aftermath in pics

A massive 6.9-magnitude earthquake jolted central Philippines late Tuesday, killing at least 69 people, toppling houses and buildings and rendering scores of people homeless. (Pic credit: PTI)

In Medellin, at least twelve residents, mostly from small families, tragically succumbed to death under debris when they were struck by falling ceilings and walls of their houses, some even while sleeping. (Pic credit: PTI)

Scores of injured patients flooded hospitals across Cebu island, overwhelming emergency wards as doctors struggled to cope with the sudden influx in the aftermath of the deadly 6.9-magnitude quake. (Pic credit: AP)

Injured children cried while adults screamed as they were treated on makeshift beds under blue tents outside Cebu Provincial Hospital, after patients were moved out as a precaution against overnight aftershocks. (Pic credit: AP)

Emergency responders rushed the victims into ambulances as rescue operations continue through the night. (Pic credit: AP)

Grieving relatives weep beside the body of their loved ones, shattered. Philippines is reeling under the disastrous aftermath of this earthquake, days after being battered by storm Bualoi and super typhoon Ragasa. (Pic credit: PTI)

At least 69 people have been confirmed dead, with rescuers warning the toll could rise as many remain trapped under rubble. (Pic credit: AP)

Rescue teams cordon off a collapsed building after the powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines, reducing structures to rubble. (Pic credit: ANI)

Several buildings and business establishments sustained visible damage, and the asphalt and concrete roads had deep cracks in them. (Pic credit: AP)