Earthquake Nightmare in Cebu: Thousands Still Shaken

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A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Cebu region in the Philippines, but the terror didn’t end there. Over 8,000 aftershocks have rocked the area since the quake, some nearly as strong as the initial jolt. The disaster has left 72 dead, 294 injured, and nearly 40,000 homes destroyed. With 53 cities declaring a state of calamity, Cebu faces a long road to recovery. Watch the full story to understand the scale of this ongoing nightmare. WooGlobe Ref : WGA956836 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Over 8,000 aftershocks and 72 lives lost, the ground in Cebu just won't stop shaking.

00:06A massive 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the Cebu region in the Philippines.

00:11But what followed was even more alarming.

00:13Since September 30, over 8,000 aftershocks have rocked the region, some as strong as magnitude, 5-1.

00:20The tremors have left 72 people dead, 294 injured, and nearly 40,000 homes damaged.

00:27Local infrastructure is in ruins, and over 170,000 people have been affected.

00:32With 20,000 forced from their homes, the damage was so severe that 53 cities and towns have declared a state of calamity.

00:40Cebu is now in survival mode, facing not just the destruction, but the ongoing fear of what might come next.

00:47This isn't just a disaster. It's a never-ending nightmare for thousands.

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