Breaking: 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake jolts Philippines | Scenes of devastation, tsunami alert sounded

A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines late Monday, triggering a tsunami alert for Cebu, Leyte, and Biliran provinces. The quake, centered offshore near Palompon, shook more than half a million residents across the Visayan Islands. Authorities urged coastal evacuations amid fears of localized tsunami impacts and reported widespread power outages. Rescue operations are underway in Bogo and nearby towns, where poorly built structures face severe risk. Officials continue monitoring aftershocks while emergency teams search for casualties and trapped residents. #PhilippinesEarthquake #VisayasQuake #TsunamiAlert #Leyte #Cebu #Biliran #Palompon #Bogo #Earthquake #BreakingNews #NaturalDisaster #EmergencyResponse #RescueOperations #Aftershocks #EarthquakeUpdate #USGS #Phivolcs #PhilippinesNews #QuakeAlert #DisasterResponse #GlobalNews #TsunamiWarning #StaySafePhilippines ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- News that speaks your language – Oneindia App is now live | Click on the below link to download https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Oneindia News is a youth-driven channel that brings you stories that need your attention, are popular, informative, and entertaining. Follow and like us for thought-provoking & exclusive content... Youtube:    / @oneindia   Like us on Facebook:   / oneindianews   Follow us on Instagram:   / oneindia_en   We are there on Twitter: https://x.com/Oneindia ~ED.420~HT.408~