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.
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