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Philippines Earthquake Death Toll Rises, Survivors Hunted
A strong earthquake hit the Philippines, causing buildings to collapse, including a church.
Sadly, at least 69 people died, and 186 were hurt.
Rescue teams are searching for survivors in the rubble.
The quake was the deadliest in over a decade.
The Philippines is in a region prone to earthquakes, known as the Ring of Fire.
Authorities are providing aid, but heavy rain and power outages are making the rescue more difficult.
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Cebu, Philippines.
The death toll has risen to at least 69.
Around 186 people have been injured.
Buildings collapsed, including a church, and power was cut.
Rescue operations are ongoing, hampered by rain and lack of power.
- Who
- Residents of Cebu, Rescue Teams, Authorities
- What
- 6.9 magnitude earthquake
- When
- Late Tuesday
- Where
- Off the coast of Cebu, Philippines
- Why
- The Philippines lies in the Pacific Ring of Fire.
- Magnitude
- 6.9
- Location
- Off coast of Cebu, Philippines
- Deaths
- At least 69
- Injured
- 186
- Aftershocks
- Multiple, strongest 6.0 magnitude
Sources
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