Philippines struck by aftershocks after devastating earthquake leaves 45 dead

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, followed by over 2,100 aftershocks, causing widespread destruction. The disaster has resulted in at least 45 fatalities, 17 people missing, and 630 injuries, with 32,000 individuals displaced from their homes. Over 3,100 houses, roads, bridges, and 100 government buildings were damaged, with rescuers narrowly escaping a collapsing grocery store during an aftershock in General Santos city. Authorities are conducting thorough inspections of damaged structures and nearly 6,000 public schools before classes can resume, warning of further collapses due to aftershocks. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has dispatched officials to oversee search and rescue, aid distribution, and damage assessment, with international support offered from countries including the US. In fullPowerful aftershocks hamper recovery work after Philippines earthquake kills 45Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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