Powerful 6.7 Quake Strikes Central Philippines, Damaging Church, Cutting Power
A powerful earthquake, measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale, hit the central Philippines on Tuesday evening. The earthquake's epicenter was around 17 kilometers northeast of Bogo city in Cebu province, causing damage and power outages.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) confirmed that the earthquake was caused by movement along a local fault. In Daanbantayan, a stone church sustained damage, although the extent remains unknown. The town also experienced a power outage due to the earthquake. Residents are advised to expect aftershocks in the coming hours.
The earthquake has caused damage and disruption in the central Philippines, with a stone church in Daanbantayan among the affected structures. Authorities are assessing the situation and urge residents to remain vigilant.
