At around 10:00 PM local time on September 30, 2025, a powerful earthquake rocked Central Philippines. Preliminary reports indicate it measured magnitude 6.9. The quake’s epicenter was located near Bogo City, Cebu province, in the Visayas region.
Impact and Damage
At least 69 people were confirmed dead, with over 100 to 150 injured as rescue operations continue.
Houses, infrastructure, and public buildings were heavily damaged in Cebu and nearby islands.
Power outages, communication failures, and access issues complicated relief efforts.
Some aftershocks followed, and earlier a tsunami warning was issued but later lifted.
Emergency declarations and mobilization of national and local agencies are ongoing.
Why It Happened
The Philippines lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area prone to seismic and volcanic activity. The country experiences frequent tremors and eruptions due to its tectonic setting.
Seismological data also show other seismic events around September 30 in various parts of the country.
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