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7.8 magnitude offshore quake
Coverage of 7.8 magnitude offshore quake in the Nexus archive.
- Philippine town seeks immediate airlift of food to ease hunger in quake-hit villages
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines, causing landslides and isolating villages. The mayor of General Santos urgently requested helicopter airlifts of food and aid to address hunger in affected areas, with at least 47 deaths, 688 injuries, and over 45,000 displaced people reported.