6.9‑magnitude quake kills at least 69 in Philippines
A powerful 6.9‑magnitude earthquake struck near Bogo city in Cebu province, Philippines, on Oct. 1, 2025, at about 10 p.m., collapsing homes and buildings and killing at least 69 people while injuring more than 200. Rescuers used backhoes, sniffer dogs and drones amid rain and damaged roads to search for survivors; the shallow 5‑km quake prompted a brief tsunami warning that was later lifted. Philippine disaster officials said the toll could rise and the U.S. and other partners expressed readiness to provide assistance.
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🔍 Key Facts
- Magnitude 6.9 earthquake at a depth of ~5 km, epicenter ~19 km northeast of Bogo, Cebu
- At least 69 people killed and over 200 injured; many deaths reported in Bogo, Medellin and San Remigio
- Rescue efforts involve backhoes, sniffer dogs, drones and local disaster teams; tsunami warning briefly issued then lifted; U.S. ambassador MaryKay Carlson said the U.S. stands ready to support