Video of Philippine earthquake falsely linked to Indonesia quake

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A 7.4 magnitude earthquake off Indonesia's coast on April 2, 2026, was misrepresented by a video falsely claimed to show the event. The video actually depicts an earthquake that occurred in the Philippines in October 2025. It shows people reacting to tremors and a ceiling collapsing. The footage was widely shared on social media after the Indonesian quake, which caused one fatality and property damage, prompting a tsunami warning that was later lifted.


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