Major earthquake kills at least 31 in the Philippines
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A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Sarangani province in the southern Philippines on Monday morning, causing multiple deaths and significant structural damage including collapsed buildings across General Santos City and Mindanao. The powerful tremor triggered tsunami warnings throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific region, prompting authorities to order coastal evacuations as rescue efforts began.
At least 31 people have died after a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked the Philippines on June 8.
It was the most powerful quake to strike the country this year, with the southern port city of General Santos among the hardest hit.
The earthquake was centered at sea at a depth of 33 kilometres. ...