Deadly 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Central Philippines [View all]

A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines Tuesday evening, killing at least six people across Bohol and Cebu provinces. The quake hit just before 10 p.m. local time, with the epicenter located about seven miles east-southeast of Calape.

The quake's depth was reported at about 6 miles, which increases the likelihood of strong shaking on land.

CCTV footage captured some of the initial, terrifying moments, as buildings swayed violently and families rushed to safety.

Calape sits in the central Philippines, not far from Cebu City, one of the country’s largest metropolitan hubs. It’s also relatively close to Tacloban, which many remember as the city devastated by Super Typhoon Haiyan in 2013.

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