Philippines Earthquake Kills 31, Leaves 12 Missing
Summary
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines, killing at least 31 people with 12 still missing and triggering tsunami warnings in nearby coastal areas.
Key Points
- A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines causing at least 31 deaths and 12 missing persons.
- A powerful 6.5 magnitude aftershock followed approximately two hours later.
- Landslides buried houses in Glan municipality, resulting in 14 deaths alone.
- A tsunami warning was issued for the Philippines and neighboring coastal regions.
- Over 2000 people were evacuated from affected areas awaiting instructions to return home.
