More than 60 killed as central Philippines hit by powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake
Pacific Asia • Sep 30, 2025, 11:07 PM
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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.
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