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At least two dead after magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off southern Philippines
The earthquake caused building damage and triggered tsunami evacuations in six provinces; the tsunami warning was lifted after small waves were detected, officials said.
- A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Manay town in Davao Oriental, Philippines, prompting tsunami warnings and evacuations for coastal areas.
- The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported that the quake occurred 62 kilometers southeast of Manay at a depth of 10 kilometers.
- President Ferdinand Marcos confirmed that authorities are assessing damage and preparing rescue efforts.
- Residents in seven provinces were ordered to evacuate to higher ground due to potential tsunami waves and aftershocks.
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A second powerful earthquake strikes off southern Philippines after first one kills at least 5
Philippine seismologists say that a new offshore earthquake with a preliminary 6.9 magnitude hit the same southern region struck earlier by an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4.
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