More than 60 killed as central Philippines hit by powerful 6.9&magnitude earthquake

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines late Tuesday, killing at least 69 people at a sports arena and raising fears of major damage, officials said. The quake hit around 10pm local time at a shallow depth near Palompon, close to Bogo city in Cebu province, the US Geological Survey reported.

Oct 1, 2025 - 14:06
More than 60 killed as central Philippines hit by powerful 6.9&magnitude earthquake
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines late Tuesday, killing at least 69 people at a sports arena and raising fears of major damage, officials said. The quake hit around 10pm local time at a shallow depth near Palompon, close to Bogo city in Cebu province, the US Geological Survey reported.