Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines killed 45 people, displaced over 25,000, and caused widespread damage to infrastructure, including the General Santos international airport. Aftershocks exceeding 6.4 magnitude continue to hinder recovery efforts, with rescuers evacuating a partially collapsed grocery store during a strong tremor.

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mindanao in the Philippines, killing 45 people, displacing over 25,000, and damaging infrastructure. Aftershocks, including one up to 6.4 magnitude, continue to hinder rescue efforts and destabilize collapsed buildings like a grocery store in General Santos.