A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines late Tuesday, killing at least 69 people and injuring 147, according to the Office of Civil Defense. The epicenter was near Bogo City in Cebu province, where homes, businesses, schools, and churches collapsed, leaving towns without power and communication.
Authorities fear the death toll may rise as rescuers struggle to reach affected areas due to blocked roads and collapsed bridges. San Remigio and Tabuelan have already declared a state of calamity to accelerate relief. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to visit Cebu to oversee emergency response efforts.
The quake, caused by an unmapped fault line in the Philippine Mobile Belt, triggered landslides, seaport shutdowns, and widespread panic even halting the Miss Asia Pacific International pageant in Cebu. Scientists warn that powerful aftershocks could continue for months.
Source Link:https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/09/30/philippines-earthquake-cebu-bogo/
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