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A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing 55 people and displacing 45,000. Philippine officials credited years of disaster-preparedness drills with preventing a higher death toll, as schools and communities demonstrated effective emergency responses despite widespread damage.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing 55 people and displacing over 45,000. Philippine officials credited disaster-preparedness drills for reducing casualties, as schools and communities followed protocols during the quake and aftershocks.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines, causing landslides, at least 47 deaths, and displacing over 45,000 people. Glan Mayor Victor James Yap requested helicopter airlifts to deliver food to isolated villages, as power and access remain disrupted.

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.

The mayor of Glan in the Philippines is requesting helicopters to airlift food to landslide-isolated villages following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that caused 47 deaths, injured 688, and displaced over 45,000 people. Landslides and damaged infrastructure have hindered aid delivery, with 10 of 31 villages remaining inaccessible.

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.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines, killing at least 37 people, injuring nearly 500, and displacing over 20,000. The quake caused widespread destruction, including collapsed buildings and landslides, with significant damage reported in General Santos and Sarangani province. Tsunami waves up to 1.4 meters were recorded, though damage was limited to coastal shanties.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing at least 37 people, displacing over 20,000, and damaging infrastructure including 2,000 houses and 117 government buildings. The quake triggered landslides, building collapses, and minor tsunami waves, with most fatalities reported in General Santos and Sarangani province.

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 earthquake struck offshore near the southern Philippines, killing at least 32 people, injuring over 200, collapsing buildings, triggering a tsunami, and causing a deadly landslide in Sarangani province. The quake, the strongest in the country this year, prompted tsunami warnings and infrastructure damage in cities like General Santos, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directing disaster response efforts.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing at least 19 people, injuring over 200, and causing building collapses and a tsunami. The quake triggered a 1-meter tsunami and damage in coastal areas, with key infrastructure affected in General Santos. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered emergency response measures and school closures.

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 earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing at least four people, injuring over 200, damaging buildings and a key bridge in General Santos, and triggering a 1-meter tsunami. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged residents to seek higher ground, and tsunami warnings were issued in Indonesia and Malaysia, though the threat subsided after five hours.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, causing four deaths, over 200 injuries, structural damage, and a 1-meter tsunami. The quake, centered near General Santos, led to collapsed buildings, a damaged key bridge, and disrupted flights, with regional tsunami warnings issued to Indonesia and Malaysia.