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Conversation: Death toll from powerful quake in Cebu, Philippines, rises to 60 NHK

A: Hey John, any news happening?
B: Not really, what's up?

A: Well, something big happened in the Philippines! There was an earthquake off Cebu Island yesterday evening.
B: Oh no, that sounds serious! How many people were affected?

A: The authorities said around 60 people have died. The quake was pretty powerful with a magnitude of 6.9 and it happened at around 10 pm local time.
B: Wow, that's terrible news... but I'm glad to hear there's no tsunami threat from the quake.

A: Yeah, thankfully it seems like that won't be an issue. The rescue efforts are still going on in the affected areas though.
B: I hope they find everyone safe and sound... Cebu is a popular tourist spot, you know? Many people, including Japanese tourists, love visiting there.

A: Exactly, that's why it's important we keep them updated. Let's pray for their safety. Hopefully, things will get better soon.
Summary
An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 occurred off Cebu Island in the Philippines, resulting in approximately 60 deaths. The quake happened at around 10 pm local time yesterday evening and has fortunately not triggered a tsunami threat. Rescue efforts are ongoing in the affected areas, with concerns
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ID: 34215179-536c-4b7f-b6e6-321b36043dab

Category ID: conversation_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251001_04/#conversation

Date: Oct. 1, 2025

Notes: Conversation summary of NHK News - 2025-10-01

Created: 2025/10/01 19:10

Updated: 2025/12/08 01:35

Last Read: 2025/10/02 07:21

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