Afghanistan, Oct. 1 -- A powerful earthquake in the Philippines killed nearly 60 people and injured hundreds, damaging buildings, disrupting infrastructure, and triggering widespread aftershocks across Cebu Island, officials confirmed.
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the Philippines has risen to nearly 60, while hospitals on Cebu Island struggle to treat hundreds of injured people.
According to Agence France-Presse, the 6.9-magnitude quake struck late Tuesday, September 30, in northern Cebu, near the city of Bogo.
Local officials reported that at least 22 buildings were destroyed, while roads and other infrastructure suffered serious damage, hampering rescue and relief efforts.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Manag...