India, Oct. 1 -- A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake rocked the central Philippines on Tuesday, leading to destruction and killing around 20 people and injuring several others in the central Philippine province.

The earthquake struck at 9:50 pm (local time) near Bogo and led residents scrambling out of their homes into the darkness as the strong tremors cut off power.

The powerful quake also destroyed the centuries-old Parish of Saint Peter the Apostle in Bantayan, which crumbled due to the impact of the tremors.

A video circulating on the internet showed the lights flickering as the church trembled during the quake. The visuals then showed a part of the structure collapsing even as the onlookers flee the spot.

25-year-old Martham Pac...