Deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocks the southern Philippines
At least four people have died and more than 200 are injured after the quake caused damage in a key coastal city and set off one metre tsunami waves along nearby coasts.
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday morning, resulting in at least four fatalities and over 200 injuries. The tremor, which originated 13 kilometers southwest of General Santos, caused significant structural damage to buildings and triggered localized tsunami waves reaching up to one meter in height. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has urged residents in coastal areas to evacuate to higher ground immediately as disaster response teams mobilize. Regional authorities in Indonesia and Malaysia also issued tsunami alerts as a precaution for their nearby coastlines. While the initial threat prompted widespread concern across the western Pacific, some advisories have since been lifted. Officials continue to assess the full extent of the destruction as search and rescue operations remain underway.
This event represents the most powerful seismic activity in the Philippines this year, posing a significant threat to regional safety and infrastructure across multiple nations.
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