Hundreds of aftershocks jolt Philippines as officials say death toll could rise
Summary
A strong magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit southern Philippines, causing at least 37 deaths and injuring nearly 500 people. Hundreds of aftershocks continue, damaging homes, schools, and infrastructure, while emergency teams focus on search and rescue.Key Facts
- The earthquake struck Mindanao island in the southern Philippines on Monday morning.
- At least 37 people have died and about 487 are injured so far.
- Hundreds of aftershocks have followed the main earthquake.
- Many buildings collapsed, roads cracked or blocked by landslides, and large areas lost power and phone service.
- Around 2,000 homes and 6,000 public schools were damaged.
- The quake triggered tsunami warnings in nearby Indonesia and Japan.
- The earthquake was caused by movement on the Cotabato Trench, a known source of big quakes.
- Government officials, led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., have mobilized disaster response teams and flown key staff to affected areas.
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