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Death toll from Cebu earthquake now at 76, says NDRRMC
The death toll from the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Bogo City, Cebu on September 30 has risen to 76, as reported by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
The earthquake also resulted in 559 injuries and affected a total of 748,025 individuals across Central Visayas.
Significant damage was reported to housing, with 134,227 houses suffering either partial or total destruction.
Infrastructure damage is extensive, with 959 infrastructures damaged and several road sections, bridges, and seaports remaining impassable or non-operational.
Ongoing disruptions include power outages in 48 areas, water problems in one area, and communication line issues in 10 areas.
The earthquake's impact has led to the suspension of classes in 116 areas and work schedules in 30 areas.
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The death toll from the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu has reached 74, with two additional fatalities reported in Tabogon and Medellin.
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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the number of aftershocks from the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Bogo City, Cebu has reached 12,079.
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