Balut Island
Coverage of Balut Island in the Nexus archive.
- 32,000 people displaced by the Philippine earthquake that killed at least 37
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing at least 37 people, displacing over 32,000, and damaging thousands of buildings. The quake caused landslides, building collapses, and tsunami waves up to 1.4 meters, with significant impact in General Santos and Sarangani province. Over 500 were injured, and the international airport in General Santos remained closed, disrupting flights and requiring school building assessments.
- 20,000 people displaced by the Philippine earthquake that killed at least 37
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines killed at least 37 people, displaced over 20,000, and caused widespread damage, including collapsed buildings and landslides. The quake, centered off Mindanao, triggered tsunami waves up to 1.4 meters but caused minimal coastal damage. Rescue efforts focused on inspecting ruined structures for survivors.
- A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 16, fells buildings and sets off a tsunami
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck offshore near Mindanao in the southern Philippines, killing at least 16 people, injuring over 200, damaging buildings, and triggering a 1-meter tsunami. General Santos and surrounding areas sustained significant infrastructure damage, with reports of collapsed structures, landslides, and ongoing search-and-rescue efforts.
- A 7.8 magnitude quake kills 12, destroys buildings and sparks tsunami in southern Philippines
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines, killing 12 people, injuring over 200, damaging buildings, and triggering a 1-meter tsunami. General Santos, a major port city, was hardest hit with partial building collapses and a school collapse trapping students. The quake also caused flight cancellations and aftershocks felt in Malaysia.