Dozens Dead After 6.9 Quake in Central Philippines

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.