Deadly Earthquake Strikes Visayan Islands Philippines Kills 60
October 2, 2025
1:26 am
Deadly Earthquake measuring 6.9 magnitude hits Visayas region of central Philippines, leaving at least 60 killed and 150 injured as rescuers search for survivors.
A powerful earthquake has struck the central Philippines, leaving at least 60 people dead and more than 150 injured, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.
The 6.9 magnitude quake hit shortly after 10 p.m. local time on Tuesday, just west of the coastal town of Palompon. The tremor, described as shallow by seismologists, brought down buildings, damaged homes and scattered rubble across busy streets, complicating rescue efforts overnight.
Emergency teams, supported by soldiers, police officers and civilian volunteers, …
