Central Philippines hit by powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake, killing at least 20 people

September 30, 2025

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines late Tuesday, killing people at a sports arena and raising fears of major damage, officials said. The quake hit around 10 p.m. local time at a shallow depth near Palompon, close to Bogo city in Cebu province, the US Geological Survey reported.

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Strong earthquake kills at least 20 in central Philippines, damages homes and buildings ⟶