Overview

• The USGS confirmed a magnitude‑6.9 earthquake after revising an initial 7.0 reading, locating the epicenter about 11 kilometers east‑southeast of Calape in Bohol.
• PHIVOLCS advised the public to stay away from beaches and coastal areas in Leyte, Cebu and Biliran as a precaution against unusual wave activity.
• Preliminary reports indicated no serious structural damage or casualties, with officials cautioning that assessments and monitoring are ongoing.
• Shaking was felt across parts of the Central and Eastern Visayas, with reports placing the quake’s depth at roughly 10 kilometers.
• The event underscores the Philippines’ high seismic risk due to its position on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where multiple tectonic plates converge.