Phivolcs says Cebu quake generated over 5,000 aftershocks
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) records over 5,000 aftershocks from the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that jolted Cebu on September 30, 2025, and killed 68 individuals. (Photo: Phivolcs)
[Updated Oct. 4, 2025, 3:08 p.m.]
MANILA, Philippines — Over 5,000 aftershocks have occurred in the aftermath of the earthquake that jolted northern Cebu on Tuesday evening, September 30, and killed 70 individuals, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
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In a Viber message to reporters, Phivolcs said that as of 2 p.m. on Saturday, the number of aftershocks from the magnitude 6.9 quake in Bogo City, Cebu, had reached 5,336.
Of these, 22 were felt, while 1,038 were plotted.
Their magnitude ranges from 1.0 to 5.1.
Phivolcs earlier said the aftershocks from the magnitude 6.9 earthquake could persist for weeks.
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On Friday, the state seismology department reported that its quick response team found the fault that caused the strong quake, adding that it was located in Sitio Looc, Brgy. Nailon, Bogo City. /mr
