At least 19 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines

The magnitude-7.8 quake triggered small tsunami waves in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.

Strong Earthquake in Philippines Topples Buildings and Prompts Tsunami Warnings

The quake struck off the island of Mindanao, raising fears of possible tsunamis in the Philippines, Japan, Malaysia and Indonesia.

By Jason Gutierrez and Sui-Lee Wee

Deadly earthquake hits Philippines, triggers evacuation notices and tsunami warnings

At least eight people were killed after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck on Monday. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said that tsunami waves were possible 'within the next three hours' along the coasts of the Philippines, Indonesia, Palau, Taiwan and Papua New Guinea.

Strong earthquake strikes southern Philippines with tsunami warnings issued

People told to prepare for waves of up to three metres in parts of the Philippines, with smaller waves possible in Indonesia and Malaysia A magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook part of the southern Philippines early on Monday, sparking tsunami warnings on some regional coasts, collapsing some houses and killing at least one person. “Many buildings were affected, but I cannot enumerate them now because we are busy with ongoing rescues,” Master Sergeant Robert Dagon of the General Santos City police...

By Staff and agencies

7.8 magnitude quake hits southern Philippines; tsunami risk for some coasts

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the epicenter was 8 miles from General Santos city on the island of Mindanao.

By The Associated Press

Philippines earthquake kills 15, prompts tsunami fears: All to know

The latest tremors come eight months after the Philippines suffered its strongest earthquake in 12 years.

Philippines braces for possible tsunami after powerful earthquake rocks country's south

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook part of the southern Philippines early Monday, and a tsunami was possible on some regional coasts.

Earthquake of magnitude 7.8 strikes off southern Philippines, tsunami warnings issued

Tsunami warnings were issued after an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck off Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Monday.

Mindanao quake exposes Philippines’ vulnerability to ‘Big One’ tremor in Metro Manila

A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck southern Mindanao on Monday morning served as a stark reminder of the Philippines’ vulnerability to a major quake in Metro Manila, disaster experts said. The tremor, which triggered tsunami warnings along the southern coast, left collapsed buildings, damaged homes and debris-strewn streets in its wake. At least 19 people were killed and more than 130 injured, with scores still missing, local disaster authorities said. For disaster planners, the...

By Jeoffrey Maitem

Philippines lifts tsunami alert after deadly 7.8 earthquake

The Philippines and Indonesia both issued tsunami warnings after a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Mindanao. At least 15 people were killed and more than 200 injured.

Philippines: Buildings collapse as 7.8-magnitude quake strikes

A fast-food restaurant was reduced to rubble and young children were sent fleeing for cover after a structure at their school collapsed as a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 19 people.

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7.8 magnitude earthquake shakes southern Philippines, triggers tsunami watch

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A powerful 8.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines, causing buildings to collapse and triggering tsunami warnings. High school and university structures were among those damaged, with viral videos showing crumbling buildings. Authorities issued tsunami warnings for the Philippines and neighboring Indonesia, with potential waves exceeding one meter.

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Philippines quake toll climbs to 32 as people recall violent tremors: ‘I could hardly stand, shaking was very strong’

The death toll in the quake climbed to 32 after at least 17 people were killed in a southern Philippine province, mostly owing to a landslide.

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At Least 32 Dead, 200 Injured In 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake In Philippines

A few buildings collapsed and key infrastructure sustained quake damage in the city of General Santos, and tsunami damage was reported in at least one coastal village.

No Korean casualties reported after powerful Philippines earthquake, Seoul says

South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Monday that no South Korean nationals have been reported killed or injured following a powerful earthquake that struck the southern Philippines. A magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the Mindanao region at around 7:37 a.m. Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey, triggering building collapses and widespread panic across parts of the archipelago. The South Korean ministry said it had confirmed no casualties among South Korean nationals as o

By The Korea Herald

Earthquake of magnitude 7.8 strikes off southern Philippines, 15 feared killed

At least 15 people were feared dead in the southern Philippines on Monday after a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the island of Mindanao, triggering tsunami warnings across several countries. The quake came early in the morning as schools were reopening in the Philippines after a long break, with the tremors felt strongly in a dozen provinces and 420 km (261 miles) away in the city of Manado on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Tsunami alerts were issued in the southern Philipp...

By none@none.com (Reuters)

Deadly earthquake destroys buildings and sparks tsunami in southern Philippines

At least 12 people were killed and more than 200 others were injured in Mindanao

By Irish Independent Newsdesk

Eight reported dead after magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Philippines

The Philippines’ civil defence office has reported at least eight fatalities following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake. The deaths are still subject to validation, the office added. More later..

Tsunami warning issued in Philippines following 7.8 magnitude earthquake

Philippines Seismology Agency Director Dr. Teresito C. Bacolcol said that the first tsunami waves are expected to arrive between 7:37 a.m. and 9:37 a.m. local time.

Major quake off Philippines destroys buildings and triggers tsunami warnings

Philippine authorities urged people in affected coastal regions to move to higher ground after the offshore quake hit south of General Santos.

Major quake off Philippines kills one, triggers tsunami warnings

The offshore quake hit at a depth of 35km about 24km west of Mindanao island's Sarangani province.

Tsunami risk to NZ being assessed after 8.2 earthquake in Philippines

The threat of a tsunami risk to New Zealand is being assessed an after 8.2 earthquake in the Philippines.

Foreign governments offer sympathies following Sarangani quake

Several allies, including Japan, Canada, and the United States, express their readiness to assist the Philippines

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Angara orders checks, aid for 6,224 quake-hit Mindanao schools

COTABATO CITY — Education Secretary Sonny Angara has ordered the immediate mobilization of safety inspections and emergency support for schools affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck near Sarangani on Monday morning, impacting over 6,000 schools across Mindanao. In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive, classes at all levels in affected areas of

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Major quake off Philippines, 15 dead, tsunami warnings

GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines - A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday morning, killing at least 15 people, collapsing buildings and sparking tsunami warnings across the region.

Cotabato Trench linked to 3 major Mindanao quakes in 50 years

The June 8 magnitude 7.8 earthquake was traced to movement along the active Cotabato Trench.

By Renalyn Ramirez

Earthquake of magnitude 7.8 strikes off southern Philippines, 15 feared killed

Tsunami alerts issued in southern Philippines, northern Indonesia and the Malaysian state of Sabah on Borneo island

By Reuters

At least 15 killed when magnitude 7.8 quake strikes S. Philippines

At least 15 people were feared dead Monday when a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, prompting tsunami warnings in several cou...

MetMalaysia lifts tsunami advisory for Sabah’s east coast after powerful Mindanao earthquake, says no further updates expected

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — MetMalaysia today lifted the tsunami advisory issued following a powerful earthquake off th...

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7.8 quake off Philippines kills one, triggers tsunami warnings

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the southern Philippines on Monday killed at least one person and collapsed buildings, police said, as the disaster sparked tsunami warnings across the region.

Buildings Collapse After 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Philippines; Tsunami Warnings Issued

Buildings Collapse After 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Philippines; Tsunami Warnings Issued A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani province in Mindanao early Monday morning, triggering tsunami warnings and causing reported building collapses in the General Santos area. The quake hit at approximately 7:37 a.m. local time, with its epicenter located roughly 26 kilometers southwest of Kablalan in Sarangani Province. The U.S. Geological Survey re...

By Tyler Durden

Earthquake in Philippines kills at least 31, dozens still missing

National disaster authorities said at least a dozen people were still missing, while 134 had sustained injuries. The post Earthquake in Philippines kills at least 31, dozens still missing appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

At least 15 dead after 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines – Shocking videos show building collapses

At least 129 people have been injured following the extremely powerful earthquake that struck offshore near Mindanao at a depth of 35 kilometers. The Philippines is located on the so-called “Pacific Ring of Fire,” a zone of intense seismic and volcanic activity The post At least 15 dead after 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines – Shocking videos show building collapses appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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At least 19 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines

At least 19 people have died after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao island in the southern Philippines, officials say.

By Emmanuel Tetteh