Today in Cebu, a powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the province, causing widespread devastation. The earthquake occurred around 9:59 PM local time near Bogo City, resulting in at least 69 deaths and injuring more than 140 people. It caused buildings, historic churches, schools, and commercial structures to collapse, cracked roads, and triggered power outages. Seven of the deceased were from a village for survivors of Typhoon Haiyan. Emergency responders are actively conducting rescue operations, clearing rubble, and providing aid despite challenges like damaged infrastructure and ongoing aftershocks. Authorities declared a state of calamity and urged people to avoid damaged buildings and coastlines. A brief tsunami warning was issued but later lifted after no unusual wave activity was detected. The disaster has heavily impacted the community, with thousands displaced and emergency services stretched as they respond to this major crisis in Cebu.
