On September 30, 2025, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck near Bogo City, Cebu, affecting over 669,000 people and causing 72 deaths and 559 injuries, including fatalities in a typhoon Haiyan resettlement village. The quake, with a shallow depth of 5 km and maximum intensity VII, severely impacted northern Cebu and was followed by over 7,000 aftershocks, including a magnitude 4.7 tremor felt in Cebu City and Leyte. Families remain displaced, awaiting safety clearances and power restoration. This disaster compounds ongoing humanitarian responses to Super Typhoon Ragasa, Severe Tropical Storm Bualoi, and Typhoon Matmo, which have battered particularly Luzon, Southwestern Luzon, and Bicol regions since late September.

The earthquake prompted 53 local governments to declare a state of calamity due to widespread damage to homes, infrastructure, and essential services. Over 62,000 houses were damaged, eight municipalities experienced water supply interruptions, and power outages affected 89 municipalities, while damaged roads and bridges hindered access to affected areas. Classes remain suspended as aftershocks continue and clearing operations progress. Field assessments by NCCP and its member churches, and faith-based partners highlight urgent humanitarian needs in Cebu province, including shelter repairs, food aid, WASH services, and psychosocial support for both affected communities and responders.

RRF 12 2025 Philippines Cebu Earthquake