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A 7.8 magnitude quake kills 12, destroys buildings and sparks tsunami in southern Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the southern Philippines Monday, leaving at least 12 people dead, injuring more than 200 others mostly in damaged buildings and sparking a 1-meter (3-foot) tsunami along nearby coasts, officials said.

A 7.8 magnitude quake kills 12, destroys buildings and sparks tsunami in southern Philippines

TL;DR

  • A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines.
  • At least 12 people were killed and over 200 injured.
  • A 1-meter tsunami was generated along nearby coasts.
  • General Santos, a major port city, suffered significant damage, including building collapses.
  • Schools reopened on Monday, and some students were injured during panic after the quake.
  • The international airport in General Santos was temporarily closed, leading to flight cancellations.
  • Aftershocks were felt, and smaller tsunami waves were detected in Malaysia and Indonesia.
  • The Philippines is highly prone to natural disasters due to its location on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire'.

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