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Dozens Dead After 6.9 Quake in Central Philippines

Provincial authorities reported 69 deaths subject to validation by disaster officials.

Overview

  • USGS said the shallow offshore quake struck near Calape, Bohol, at roughly 10–11 kilometers depth.
  • The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported no tsunami threat as Phivolcs logged strong aftershocks up to magnitude 6.0 and cautioned about rapid sea-level changes.
  • Northern Cebu bore the worst damage in San Remigio and Bogo with collapsed structures, closed bridges and roads, widespread outages, and hospitals reporting more than 150 injured.
  • Rescuers continued searching for possible survivors in debris, San Remigio was placed under a state of calamity, and local officials appealed for water, food, and heavy equipment.
  • President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. pledged swift assistance as operations continued and Mactan-Cebu International Airport remained open.