The Philippines is often hit by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to its location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an arc of seismic faults around the ocean.

A powerful earthquake shook part of the southern Philippines on Monday, causing at least 35 deaths.

The strongest earthquake to hit the Philippines this year was centered at sea and caused damage in a key coastal city, knocking down power and setting off 1-metre tsunami waves…

A 7.8-magnitude quake struck the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Monday