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Powerful 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippines

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, causing an abandoned school building to collapse and resulting in at least 19 deaths. Local authorities are on high alert, and rescue operations are underway for missing persons.

8 Jun, 07:18 — 9 Jun, 05:55
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BBCHigh10h ago

Ground shakes as schoolchildren take cover in Philippines quake

Pupils could be heard screaming as the earthquake struck the city of Digos, but the school said nobody was injured in the incident.

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NYTMostly Factual10h ago

At Least 32 Dead After Earthquake and Landslide in the Philippines

A 7.8-magnitude quake struck off the island of Mindanao, causing widespread destruction and a deadly landslide. More than 100 others were injured and tens of thousands displaced.

By Jason Gutierrez, Aie Balagtas See and Sui-Lee Wee

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual3h ago

Southern Philippines hit by 7.8-magnitude earthquake

Offshore quake rocks Mindanao, killing at least 35 and injuring more than 200.

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Fox NewsMixed7h ago

A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 32, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing at least 32 people, injuring over 200, and sending a tsunami into nearby coasts.

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YahooMostly Factual10h ago

Deadly 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippines

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indian-expressMostly Factual8h ago

Video: Buildings turn to rubble after powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits Philippines; 32 dead

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ndtvMostly Factual6h ago

"India Stands In Solidarity": PM Modi On Philippines Earthquake That Killed 32

An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 32 people, injuring more than 200 others mostly in damaged buildings and sending a 1-metre (3-foot) tsunami into nearby coasts.

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inquirerMostly Factualjust now

19 dead as strong quake hits parts of Mindanao

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines — “Lord, have mercy! Kusog kaayo, kusog kaayo! (Very, very strong!)” The desperate plea echoed across the grounds of Landan National High School in Polomolok, South Cotabato, as students and teachers quickly moved to open areas when a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck west southwest of the coastal town of Maasim

By cbuban

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philstarMostly Factual6h ago

Movement of Cotabato Trench caused earthquake

Monday’s powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake off Maasim, Sarangani was likely caused by subduction activity along the Cotabato Trench, according to Science Secretary Renato Solidum Jr.

By EJ Macababbad

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Daily SabahMixed15h ago

At least 32 killed when magnitude 7.8 quake strikes S. Philippines

At least 32 people were feared dead Monday when a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, prompting tsunami warnings in several cou...

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First report: Daily Sabah · 8 Jun, 07:18Full coverage: 25 · 23hWindow: 23h
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Daily Sabah8 Jun, 07:18First to report

At least 32 killed when magnitude 7.8 quake strikes S. Philippines

3h later
avgi8 Jun, 10:40

Τι αναφέρει το ΕΚΠΑ για τη σεισμική δραστηριότητα - Ξεκίνησαν οι αυτοψίες

Yahoo8 Jun, 11:33

Deadly 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippines

NYT8 Jun, 11:43

At Least 32 Dead After Earthquake and Landslide in the Philippines

BBC8 Jun, 12:19

Ground shakes as schoolchildren take cover in Philippines quake

danas8 Jun, 12:40

Zemljotres na početku školske godine na Filipinima, najmanje 32 mrtvih i više od 100 povređenih

n1-bih8 Jun, 12:47

Više od 30 mrtvih u zemljotresu na Filipinima

delfi-lt8 Jun, 13:37

Po žinios apie vieną iš trijų dingusių žmonų Gytis Volkavičius kreipėsi į sekėjus

dr-dk8 Jun, 13:43

Jordskælv i Filippinerne kræver flere dødsofre

Rappler8 Jun, 14:00

Magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocks Mindanao | The wRap

observador8 Jun, 14:02

Seguro envia condolências à família de vítimas nas Filipinas

indian-express8 Jun, 14:13

Video: Buildings turn to rubble after powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits Philippines; 32 dead

ruv8 Jun, 14:20

Fleiri fórust í jarðskjálfta en áður var talið

morgunbladid8 Jun, 15:02

35 látnir: Íbúar óttast eftirskjálfta

Fox News8 Jun, 15:19

A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 32, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami

ndtv8 Jun, 15:25

"India Stands In Solidarity": PM Modi On Philippines Earthquake That Killed 32

philstar8 Jun, 16:00

Movement of Cotabato Trench caused earthquake

index-hr8 Jun, 16:16

VIDEO Pogledajte trenutak snažnog potresa na Filipinima. Djeca čuče dok se tlo trese

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Al Jazeera8 Jun, 19:10

Southern Philippines hit by 7.8-magnitude earthquake

iefimerida8 Jun, 19:22

Ισχυρός σεισμός 6,2 Ρίχτερ «ταρακούνησε» την Κούβα

newsbeast8 Jun, 19:22

Ισχυρός σεισμός 6,2 Ρίχτερ ταρακούνησε την Κούβα και έβγαλε τους κατοίκους στους δρόμους

aktuality-sk8 Jun, 19:46

Kubu zasiahlo zemetrasenie, otrasy pocítili aj v Havane

NHK World8 Jun, 20:11

フィリピン沖大地震で19人死亡 行方不明者の救助活動続く

naftemporiki8 Jun, 20:42

Νέα σεισμική δόνηση 4,1 Ρίχτερ στην Βόρεια Εύβοια

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inquirer9 Jun, 05:55Latest update

19 dead as strong quake hits parts of Mindanao