At least four killed as quake triggers tsunami in southern Philippines | Africanews

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least four people, injuring more than 200 and triggering a tsunami. Buildings were damaged, flights were cancelled and authorities warned coastal residents to move to higher ground.

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao early Monday, sending powerful tremors across southern Philippines and causing widespread damage.

The quake hit at 7:37 a.m. and was centred about 13 kilometres southwest of General Santos, a major commercial hub with a population of more than 700,000. Authorities reported damaged buildings, cracked roads and structural damage to a key access bridge in the city.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said disaster response agencies had been placed on standby and pledged government support for affected communities.

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