Overview
On September 30, 2025 at 21:59:43 PHT, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Cebu, with its epicenter near Bogo City. It was the strongest earthquake recorded in northern Cebu and the deadliest since 2013, according to PHIVOLCS and Wikipedia.
Bogo City Hall after the magnitude 6.9 earthquake, Sept 30, 2025.
CDN Digital Photo by Morexette Marie Erram
Impact Summary
- 72 confirmed fatalities and over 300 injured.
- Severe damage to homes, schools, and public infrastructure.
- Power and communication outages in northern Cebu.
- Tsunami alert briefly issued and lifted by PHIVOLCS.
This was the strongest earthquake to strike Cebu in over a decade. (Reuters) and (Wikipedia)