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Powerful 6.9 Quake Rocks Central Philippines as Rescues Underway

Authorities report severe damage across Cebu during ongoing search operations.

Overview

  • USGS located the offshore epicenter about 11 kilometers southeast of Calape in Bohol province.
  • The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported no tsunami threat, while Phivolcs logged multiple aftershocks up to magnitude 6.0 and cautioned about rapid sea-level changes.
  • Local police in San Remigio confirmed at least five deaths, while other reports later cited at least 22 dead and 37 injured as counts continued to evolve.
  • Rescue officials said people could be trapped under collapsed structures, with active operations in San Remigio and Bogo on northern Cebu.
  • Authorities reported building collapses, bridge and road closures, power outages, and transformer explosions, compounding strains after last week’s Typhoon Bualoi.