US EditionAt least two dead after magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off southern Philippines
The quake triggered tsunami warnings and evacuations with waves up to 3 meters feared; over 100 aftershocks followed, causing power outages and structural damage, 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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