A powerful magnitude-6.9 quake has struck the central Philippines, killing at least five people. Buildings collapsed, roads cracked, and thousands of residents were forced to flee their homes amid widespread destruction. The Sun+1
Late Tuesday night Central Philippines, a strong earthquake registering magnitude 6.9 hit the central region of the Philippines, claiming at least five lives and causing serious structural damage. The Sun+1
The quake struck offshore, about 17 kilometres northeast of Bogo City in Cebu. AP News+1 Homes, power infrastructure, and public buildings—including a fire station—were damaged. Asphalt roads cracked, and in the chaos, roads and utilities were disrupted. AP News
Among the fatalities: four people were pulled from a sports centre in San Remigio, and a child died after being trapped by falling debris. The Sun
Authorities are working to assess the full devastation, send aid, and ensure that more lives aren’t lost in the aftermath. AP News+1
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