As a result of the earthquake in the Philippines, 26 people were killed and 147 injured.

As a result of the earthquake in the Philippines, 26 people were killed and 147 injured. This was reported on October 1 by the GMA News agency with reference to the country's civil defense department.

"The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported that 26 people died as a result of the earthquake. <...> In addition, OCD reported that 147 people were injured," the publication said.

It is noted that the number of victims may increase. At the moment, the situation is still being assessed.

Immediate assistance to earthquake victims was organized in the Philippines.

It was also decided to switch the power grid of the Visayas Islands to yellow alert mode, as several power plants were shut down as a result of the earthquake.

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Earlier, on September 30, an earthquake of magnitude 6.9 was reported off the coast of the Philippines. It is specified that the epicenter of the earthquake was located 18 km northeast of the city of Bogo, and the source was at a depth of 10 km.

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