Overview

• The USGS measured a magnitude 6.9 earthquake around 10 p.m. local time at a depth of about 10 km, with an epicentre offshore near Bogo at the northern tip of Cebu.
• Local authorities and media reported rising casualties, with some outlets citing at least 20 deaths while others reported lower figures as assessments continued.
• PHIVOLCS issued tsunami alerts for Cebu, Leyte and Biliran before regional bulletins indicated no major tsunami threat and local alerts were lifted.
• Structures collapsed or were heavily damaged, including a sports centre in San Remigio, churches in Daanbantayan and Bantayan, a school and commercial building, with roads cracked and a mall fire reported.
• Power outages were recorded across Cebu and nearby islands as the grid operator assessed damage, multiple aftershocks including several magnitude 5-plus were logged, and officials deployed medical teams and sought volunteers.