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.