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Earthquake In Philippines:-A powerful earthquake has struck the Philippines, causing widespread devastation. A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippine province of Cebu on Tuesday night, causing widespread destruction, local media reported.
69 dead, over 150 injured so far
Reuters news agency quoted a Philippine disaster official as saying that the death toll from the earthquake has risen to 69. The number of injured is estimated to be over 150. Reports indicate that 22 buildings have been destroyed, and many people are still trapped under the rubble. A massive relief and rescue operation is underway to rescue those trapped under the debris.
Where are the deaths?
According to Xinhua News Agency, local newspaper SunStar Cebu, quoting the provincial information office, reported that 13 people were killed in the epicenter of the earthquake, Bogo City, while four others died in San Remigio City in northern Cebu.
The municipality of Medellin in Cebu reported at least one death and several injuries, as well as damage to two bridges.
SunStar Cebu further reported that earthquake victims continue to arrive at the Cebu Provincial Hospital (Bogo City), further straining the hospital’s medical staff.
When did the earthquake occur?
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported that a 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Cebu province at 9:59 p.m. local time on Tuesday. The institute later revised the magnitude to 6.9 and stated that the quake struck about 19 kilometers northeast of Bogo city, at a depth of 5 kilometers.
Earthquake Causes Massive Destruction
The earthquake was felt in several neighboring provinces in the central Philippines, as well as some areas in the southern Philippines.
Roads in several villages were also damaged. The earthquake knocked out power lines, causing outages in Cebu and surrounding central islands. However, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines said in an update that power was restored in Cebu and four other major central islands shortly after midnight.
The Philippines lies on the Pacific Ocean’s “Ring of Fire,” an area prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity.
