Philippines earthquake death toll rises to 60, Cebu’s Bogo City worst-hit; over 600 aftershocks recorded

A powerful earthquake that measures the size of 6.9 hit the Central Philippine Islands on Tuesday night and resulted in at least 60 approved deaths as rescue operations continued. Earthquake, a community of approximately 90,000 people near Bogo City near 21:59 with the central base of the northern coast of CEBU’nın hit about 21:25.

The shaking occurs at a depth of about 5 to 10 kilometers, which caused intense tremor and widespread damage in the Visayas region.

Authorities described the situation as liquid and continues to shake the region-until the middle of the mid-600 aftershocks were recorded until mid-Wednesday. The ongoing tremors have complicated the rescue and help efforts focused on the Golden Clock, the first 24 -hour critical window with the chance to save survivors.
Bogo City was the most challenging region with 27 approved deaths, including nine adults and four children. Other deaths were reported in nearby municipalities such as San Remiio and Teles. Hospitals in Cebu, especially in Bogo, were drowned by the raids of injured patients, many of them were treated in open areas due to safety concerns between aftershocks.

The damages included the collapse of a shopping center and a sports complex during a basketball match where the wounded were reported. Many historical churches, including Aziz Peter and Paul Church on Bandan Island, suffered structural damage or collapse. A Fast-Food Chain building in Bogo was also partially destroyed.

The Philippine Volcanology and Seismology Institute (Phivolcs) initially recorded the earthquake in 7.0 magnitude, but then revised to 6.9. The United States Geological research confirmed a 10 -kilometer earthquake depth. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said that there is no significant threat of tsunami after the earthquake. Local authorities urged the residents to stay calm and switch to open spaces for security. Several schools suspended classes in response to disaster, especially in the towns and cities of Cebu. As part of the morning measures. Emergency response teams may increase the death fee at least 147 injured and structural damage as long as they continue to evaluate and address the needs of those affected in this tolerance.