Philippines Earthquake: 6.9 Magnitude Tremor Kills 31, Triggers Widespread Destruction

A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Cebu province in the Philippines on October 1, 2025, with its epicenter 19 km northeast of Bogo City at a shallow depth of 5 km. The 10-second tremor killed at least 31 people—14 in Bogo, 12 in Medellin, and 5 in San Remigio—while injuring 147