7.8-Magnitude Quake Off Mindanao Kills Dozens, Triggers Tsunami Alerts
Offshore magnitude 7.8 quake off Mindanao killed roughly 32–35, injured 134–200+, damaged buildings, caused landslides and tsunami waves measured up to 1.4 meters, officials said.
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Overview
An offshore magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck off Mindanao at 07:37 local time, killing roughly 32 to 35 people and injuring roughly 134 to more than 200, officials said.
The quake prompted tsunami alerts across the Philippines, Indonesia, Japan and Australia that were later downgraded or canceled, and it coincided with the first day of the school year, prompting class suspensions, officials said.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordered disaster-response agencies to mobilize and suspend classes, and the United States, France, Japan and New Zealand said they were ready to support response efforts, officials said.
More than 130 aftershocks ranging from magnitude 1.3 to 6.7 were recorded, buildings including shops collapsed, a landslide in Glan killed 13 villagers, and about 10,000 families were displaced, authorities said.
The national disaster agency said casualty figures still need verification and officials said search-and-rescue operations and damage assessments will continue in the coming days.
Analysis
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