Major quake off Philippines kills at least 31, dozen still missing
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines on Monday killed at least 31 people, according to provincial authorities, after toppling buildings and sparking tsunami warnings across the region. National disaster authorities said at least a dozen people were still missing, while 134 had sustained injuries. Philippine authorities urged people in affected coastal regions to move to higher ground after the offshore quake hit south of General Santos, a city of about 720,0
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, resulting in at least 31 confirmed deaths and leaving over a dozen individuals missing. The tremor caused significant structural damage, including the collapse of a shopping center and a school building, while triggering landslides that buried homes in the Sarangani province. Emergency crews are currently navigating difficult conditions, as widespread power outages have severely hampered communication and rescue efforts. Although initial tsunami warnings were issued for several Pacific nations, those alerts were subsequently lifted after only minor wave activity was recorded. Authorities report that at least 134 people sustained injuries, and thousands of residents remain displaced as they wait for safety assessments before returning to their homes.
The disaster highlights the extreme vulnerability of the region to seismic activity and the ongoing logistical challenges in coordinating emergency responses during widespread infrastructure failure.
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