A 6.9-magnitude earthquake has devastated the northern part of Cebu Province in the Philippines, killing at least 69 people , injuring hundreds, and displacing thousands more. The powerful quake struck late Tuesday evening, leading officials to declare a state of calamity as search and rescue operations continue amid widespread destruction.

Chaos and Casualties

The epicenter was located offshore near Bogo City , with the shallow depth of the tremor amplifying its destructive force. Buildings crumbled, roads cracked open, and power was knocked out in large swaths of the province. At least 30 deaths were recorded in Bogo , with additional fatalities reported in San Remigio (22), Medellin (10), Tabogon (5) , and others.

Medical personnel in local hospitals struggled to care f

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