Cebu earthquake death toll now at 71

Earthquake survivor Jesiel Malinao sits beside the coffins of her two sons on Thursday, Oct 2, 2025 after a strong earthquake on Tuesday caused a landslide that toppled their hillside homes in Bogo City, Cebu. - Photo: AP

MANILA: The number of individuals who reportedly died from the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu rose to 71, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Sunday (Oct 5).

In its latest report, the NDRRMC said that the 71 deaths, along with 559 injuries are up for validation. Meanwhile, no individuals were reported missing.