Philippines Hit by Devastating Earthquake

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake shattered the southern Philippines, killing at least 37 and displacing 20,000 as fear of a tsunami gripped coastal towns. One of the nation’s strongest quakes in 50 years, it triggered landslides, collapsed buildings, and injured nearly 500 — with officials warning more lives may be trapped under rubble. Though tsunami waves reached 1.4 meters in some areas, damage was limited, yet tremors were felt as far as Indonesia and Japan. General Santos and Sarangani province bore the brunt, with 13 and 18 deaths respectively — a grim reminder of the Philippines’ perilous position on the Pacific Ring of Fire. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6ef8fc4f63145bb1