A powerful magnitude-6.9 earthquake rocked Cebu province in the central Philippines on Tuesday evening, leaving devastation in its wake. The death toll has risen to at least 69, officials confirmed Wednesday, as rescue teams scramble to reach survivors.
📹 Military trucks loaded with emergency supplies were seen rolling into affected areas, according to footage from CGTN Stringer. Local disaster response teams are working around the clock to clear debris and provide aid to displaced families.
🌍 The quake struck near densely populated areas, triggering landslides and damaging infrastructure. “This is one of the strongest tremors we’ve seen in this region in years,” a spokesperson for the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The country lies on the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire,’ making it prone to seismic activity.
💬 Global aid organizations are mobilizing support, while social media users share resources for donations. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
