India, Oct. 1 -- What was meant to be a glamorous evening turned into a scene of fear and chaos when a powerful earthquake struck during the Miss Asia-Pacific International 2025 Gala Night in Cebu, Philippines.

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit the island on Tuesday just as contestants were walking the runway at the Radisson Blu Cebu hotel. Video clips from the event show several contestants being hurried off stage as the tremor rattled the venue.

Philippines earthquake

According to officials, the quake's epicentre was traced to Bogo City, around 95 kilometres from Cebu. Local authorities have since declared a state of calamity, reporting more than 60 people dead and over 150 injured.

The sudden jolt interrupted one of the highlight even...