7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Philippine Sea
Evacuations Underway after Powerful Quake Kills One
A major 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea on Saturday, triggering evacuations and causing at least one fatality in the southern Philippines.
Latest Updates from PHIVOLCS and Reuters
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the epicenter of the quake was located off the southeast coast of the island of Mindanao. The Philippine National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has reported that at least one person has died in the aftermath of the quake, with several others injured.
Evacuations are underway in coastal areas as fears of a tsunami remain. President Marcos has ordered the deployment of emergency responders and resources to the affected regions. Reuters, an international news agency, reports that the quake was felt across the southern and eastern parts of the Philippines, including the major cities of Davao and Pagadian.
Stay tuned for further updates on the situation and the ongoing relief efforts in the Philippines.
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