Our Daily Planet: Philippines Earthquake and Glory's Failed Launch

Each weekday morning, OurAmazingPlanet takes the pulse of the Earth, reporting on natural phenomena and exploration news from around the globe.

Philippines Earthquake: A 5.7 magnitude earthquake rocked the Philippines today, collapsing the walls of houses near Surigao City.

Shipwreck: Here's a video of what may be the oldest shipwreck ever discovered off the East Coast. [Related: Journey of North Carolina's Oldest Shipwreck ]

Garden Photo Contest: Finalists of the International Garden Photographer of the Year competition have been announced. The finalists include amazing shots of insects and plants.

Previously on Our Daily Planet: Shipwreck Festival and Iron Horse Fire

Reach OurAmazingPlanet staff writer Brett Israel at bisrael@techmedianetwork.com. Follow him on Twitter @btisrael.

Brett Israel was a staff writer for Live Science with a focus on environmental issues. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from The University of Georgia, a master’s degree in journalism from New York University, and has studied doctorate-level biochemistry at Emory University.