Philippines earthquake
7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Philippines: Students Take Shelter as Tsunami Warnings Issued
Oct 10, 2025 02:04 pm CST
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit the southern Philippines on Friday morning, causing panic and evacuation. Video footage shows university students ducking under chairs for protection while a hospital evacuated patients. The US Tsunami Warning System issued alerts for dangerous waves up to 3 meters high along coastal areas. This disaster comes just ten days after another earthquake killed 71 people in Cebu province, highlighting the vulnerability of the Philippines, which experiences approximately 800 earthquakes annually due to its location on the Pacific "Ring of Fire."
Powerful 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Philippines: Tsunami Warnings Issued Across Multiple Countries
Oct 10, 2025 12:26 pm CST
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of southern Philippines near Davao Oriental, triggering tsunami warnings across multiple countries. Authorities have urged coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground as waves up to 3 meters above tide level are possible. This seismic event occurs just two weeks after the country's deadliest earthquake in a decade claimed 72 lives on Cebu island.
Heroic 17-Year-Old Sacrifices Life to Save Family During Devastating Philippines Earthquake
Oct 03, 2025 12:12 am CST
In a tragic yet inspiring story from Bogo City, Philippines, 17-year-old Lady Jane Ytang sacrificed her life to protect her family during a 6.9-magnitude earthquake. As one of 72 victims, her selfless act saved her mother, infant brother, and father when their home was partially buried by a landslide. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has promised support for thousands of displaced families affected by the disaster.
Philippines Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 69: Rescue Efforts Continue in Devastated Cebu Island
Oct 01, 2025 03:28 pm CST
A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck central Philippines near Bogo city on Cebu island, killing at least 69 people and injuring over 180. Rescue teams are working to free trapped survivors as hospitals struggle with the influx of patients. President Ferdinand Marcos has pledged swift aid for victims as aftershocks continue to threaten the region located on the Pacific "Ring of Fire."
Deadly 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Central Philippines: 19 Confirmed Dead in Cebu Island
Oct 01, 2025 08:43 am CST
A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines on Tuesday night, causing building collapses and claiming at least 19 lives on Cebu island. Rescue operations continue in Bogo and San Remigio as authorities search for survivors among collapsed buildings, with power restored to affected areas after widespread outages. The Philippines, situated on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," experiences frequent seismic activity, with this shallow quake triggering 379 aftershocks across the region.
Historic Philippines Church Collapses During 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake: Witness Accounts and Safety Warnings
Oct 01, 2025 01:41 am CST
A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck central Philippines on Tuesday, causing the partial collapse of the centuries-old Parish of Saint Peter the Apostle in Bantayan, Cebu. Footage of the heritage church's exterior facade crumbling has gone viral on social media. While no tsunami threat was detected, local authorities advised coastal residents to stay away from beaches. The Philippines, situated on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," regularly experiences seismic activity, though most quakes remain too weak to be felt.