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Philippines Earthquake Kills Dozens
A powerful magnitude 7.8 offshore earthquake has jolted the southern Philippines, killing at least 32 people and injuring over 200.
The quake damaged buildings and triggered tsunami warnings across several countries.
Residents expressed grief, with one recalling, 'My tears started to fall.
It was the first time I experienced something that strong.' Over 1,000 aftershocks have been recorded, and could persist for more than a month.
Drone footage shows tilted houses and collapsed walls, while a large market in General Santos was heavily damaged.
Philippines
Archipelagic country in Southeast Asia
Archipelagic country in Southeast Asia
Earthquake
Result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves
Result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves
General Santos
City in the Philippines
City in the Philippines
Mindanao
Second largest island of the Philippines
Second largest island of the Philippines
Sarangani Island
Island in the Philippines
Island in the Philippines