Strong earthquake strikes southern Philippines with tsunami warnings issued

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A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck southern Philippines causing tsunami warnings for the region, with expected waves up to three meters. The quake resulted in building collapses and at least one confirmed fatality, with emergency rescue operations underway.

People told to prepare for waves of up to three metres in parts of the Philippines, with smaller waves possible in Indonesia and Malaysia A magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook part of the southern Philippines early on Monday, sparking tsunami warnings on some regional coasts, collapsing some houses and killing at least one person. “Many buildings were affected, but I cannot enumerate them now because we are busy with ongoing rescues,” Master Sergeant Robert Dagon of the General Santos City police told Agence France-Presse. Continue reading...