The East Bohol Fault in Visayas moved vertically causing a 7.2 magnitude earthquake reaching almost magnitude 8 at the epicenter. This caused huge structures and infrastructure in Cebe and Bohol damaged. As of this writing there has been OMG! 178 aftershocks and counting with magnitude 5 as the strongest aftershocks recording in Tagbiliran City! There is no Tsunami Alert as the earthquake is inland not near the shore. 20 people reported dead and many injured but number is said to increase as the day progresses because some areas were not surveyed yet and some areas in Cebu and Bohol don’t have electricity at the moment. Here are some of the photos from Twitter showing the extent of damage. I am most saddened with the ruins of old churches and historical landmark and tourist attractions. Also the ru in hospitals and schools. Please pray for Cebu, Bohol and the entire Visayas, Philippines.
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So sad for Bohol. Nakabook pa naman kami for Bohol next year.
All the destruction is crazy and a little sad. We really need to work on reinforcing older buildings and building earthquake-resistant new buildings.
Let us pray for the safety to those people who are affected
I feel sad for the people in the earthquake-stricken areas. Prayers for those who perished and survived the calamity.