At least 19 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines
A magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines, resulting in at least 19 deaths and over 130 injuries. The event triggered regional tsunami alerts and caused significant infrastructure damage, including the collapse of local buildings.
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Major natural disasters require immediate humanitarian response and highlight the vulnerability of infrastructure in seismic zones.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Virma Simonette Rivera , Manila and Koh Ewe AFP via Getty Images A Jollibee restaurant crumbled during the powerful quake At least 19 people have died after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao island in the southern Philippines, officials say.
The report relies on official government and disaster agency data to provide a factual account of the event.
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