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Strong earthquake strikes southern Philippines with tsunami warnings issued
People told to prepare for waves of up to three metres in parts of the Philippines, with smaller waves possible in Indonesia and Malaysia
TL;DR
- A magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the southern Philippines early Monday.
- At least three people were killed and four injured.
- Tsunami warnings were issued for some regional coasts, with potential waves up to 3 meters.
- Buildings, including a popular fast food chain and a high school, collapsed.
- Residents were urged to evacuate to higher ground.
- The Philippines is prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to its location on the Pacific "Ring of Fire".
- Schools were reopened at the time of the earthquake, leading to panicked evacuations.
- Schooling in affected areas was suspended until further notice.