Major quake off Philippines kills at least four, triggers tsunami warnings
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A powerful earthquake with magnitudes reported between 7.0 and 8.2 struck Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Monday morning, with a depth of approximately 10 kilometers. Tsunami warnings were issued for coastal areas across the Philippines, Indonesia, Palau, Taiwan, and Papua New Guinea. The quake prompted suspension of classes and government work in several affected areas, with residents advised to move to higher ground.
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocked the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least four people, toppling buildings and prompting tsunami warnings across parts of Southeast Asia and the Pacific, as authorities ordered coastal residents to evacuate and rescuers searched for victims amid strong aftershocks. ...