Overview

• A magnitude-6.9 earthquake struck central Philippines at roughly 10 kilometers depth overnight on October 1, followed by several aftershocks with no tsunami warning issued.
• Cebu provincial civil defence spokesperson Jane Abapo said 69 people were reported dead, noting the figure still requires confirmation.
• Authorities reported more than 150 injured, and a civil defence representative said the hospital in Bogo near the epicentre is full.
• San Remigio declared a state of calamity as Deputy Mayor Alfi Reynes requested food, water and heavy equipment for rescue operations and evacuees.
• Heavy rain, power outages and damage to water networks are hindering response efforts, and a partial collapse at a San Remigio sports complex caused additional fatalities.