Overview:
On Tuesday, a deadly earthquake shook the Philippines, just weeks after the country was battered by Tropical Storm Bualoi and Typhoon Ragasa. The 6.9-magnitude quake has left at least 69 dead, triggered nearly 800 aftershocks, and caused widespread destruction. Rescue efforts are ongoing amid power outages, landslides, and collapsed infrastructure.
A Deadly Earthquake Amid Storm Recovery
Late Tuesday, a 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck offshore of Cebu, leaving at least 69 confirmed dead and injuring hundreds more. The quake was followed by nearly 800 aftershocks, many strong enough to trigger massive landslides.
Typhoon Meets Earthquake
Before the quake, the Philippines had already endured Tropical Storm Bualoi and Typhoon Ragasa. In Bogo City, seven people living in a relocation site for survivors of Typhoon Haiyan died during the earthquake.
Widespread Devastation
The quake destroyed homes, schools, and even a century-old church. Power outages and blocked roads hampered rescue efforts.
Rescue and Response Efforts
Army troops, police, and volunteers searched house to house for survivors. Authorities are considering requesting foreign aid.
The Deadliest Quake in Over a Decade
This was the deadliest Philippine earthquake in more than 10 years. In 2013, a quake in Bohol and Cebu killed 222 people.
The Pacific Ring of Fire
The Philippines sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a seismic hotspot where 90% of the world’s earthquakes occur.
Isang Mapaminsalang Lindol sa Gitna ng Pagbangon mula sa Bagyo
Huli noong Martes, tumama ang isang lindol na may lakas na 6.9 malapit sa pampang ng Cebu, na nagdulot ng hindi bababa sa 69 na nasawi at daan-daang sugatan. Sinundan ito ng halos 800 aftershocks na nagdulot ng malalaking pagguho ng lupa.
Nagsanib ang Bagyo at Lindol
Bago pa man ang lindol, sinalanta na ang Pilipinas ng Bagyong Bualoi at Bagyong Ragasa. Sa Lungsod ng Bogo, pitong tao na nakatira sa relokasyon ng mga biktima ng Bagyong Yolanda ang nasawi dahil sa lindol.
Malawakang Pinsala
Nasira ang mga bahay, paaralan, at maging isang simbahan na mahigit isang siglo na ang tanda. Ang mga brownout at saradong kalsada ay nagdulot ng hadlang sa mga pagsagip.
Pagsagip at Tugon
Mula sundalo, pulis, at mga boluntaryo, nagsagawa ng house-to-house search upang makahanap ng mga nakaligtas. Tinutukoy ng pamahalaan kung hihingi ng tulong mula sa ibang bansa.
Pinakamapinsalang Lindol sa Higit Isang Dekada
Ito na ang pinakamapaminsalang lindol sa Pilipinas sa loob ng mahigit isang dekada. Noong 2013, isang lindol sa Bohol at Cebu ang kumitil ng 222 katao.
Ang Pacific Ring of Fire
Matatagpuan ang Pilipinas sa Pacific Ring of Fire, isang lugar na madalas magkaroon ng lindol kung saan nagaganap ang 90% ng lindol sa buong mundo.
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Sources (Pinagmulan):
Reuters
Times of Israel
New York Times
BBC
Al Jazeera
DKKV
NPR
Independent
Smithsonian – Ring of Fire FAQ
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