SRINAGAR : A powerful earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale struck the central Philippines on Wednesday, killing at least 70 people and injuring around 150, reports Reuters . Follow Us On G -N e w s | Whatsapp

The quake, which hit shortly after 9:00 a.m. local time, caused widespread destruction across Negros and Cebu provinces, toppling buildings, damaging roads, and triggering landslides in mountainous areas. Rescue workers said the death toll was expected to rise as dozens remained trapped under debris.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said the epicentre was located off the coast of Negros Oriental at a depth of 10 kilometres. Tremors were felt in several neighbouring islands, including Bohol and Panay, forcing thousan

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