7.8 magnitude earthquake
Coverage of 7.8 magnitude earthquake in the Nexus archive.
- Filipino mayor begs for helicopters to fly food to ‘very hungry’ quake survivors
The mayor of a southern Philippine town devastated by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake is pleading for helicopters to deliver food to landslide-isolated villages. The quake, one of the strongest in the archipelago in half a century, has killed at least 47 people, injured 688, and displaced over 45,000 residents.
- Details on 7.8 earthquake that killed at least 35 people in the Philippines
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines early Monday local time, killing at least 35 people and injuring more than 200.
- Details on 7.8 earthquake that killed at least 35 people in the Philippines
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines early Monday, resulting in at least 35 deaths and over 200 injuries. Anna Coren provided the latest updates on the disaster.
- 7.8 magnitude earthquake leaves dozens dead in the Philippines
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines off the island of Mindanao, killing at least 32 people. The disaster has left dozens dead.
- Terrified Philippine school kids cry out in fear as deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocks region
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines, causing fear and trauma among school children on their first day of school. The event transformed students' excitement into distress.
- Philippines issues tsunami warning after 7.8 earthquake
The Philippines and Indonesia issued tsunami warnings following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake near Mindanao. At least one person was killed in the Philippines due to collapsing buildings.
- 7.8 magnitude quake hits southern Philippines; tsunami risk for some coasts
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck near General Santos City on Mindanao, Philippines, with a tsunami risk for some coastal areas. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported the epicenter was 8 miles from General Santos City.
- 7.8 magnitude quake hits southern Philippines; tsunami risk for some coasts
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines near General Santos City on Mindanao, with a tsunami risk for some coastal areas. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology identified the epicenter's location.