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7.8 Earthquake Kills at Least 37 in the Southern Philippines
The Guardian·Tuesday, 9 June 2026
A magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck about 20km off the coast of Sarangani province in the southern Philippines early on Monday, killing at least 37 people and injuring hundreds more. The quake collapsed buildings and triggered tsunami alerts. Authorities told residents not to enter damaged buildings due to the risk of aftershocks.
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A major earthquake killing dozens and triggering tsunami alerts is a significant disaster affecting an entire region — it matters to anyone concerned about natural disasters and humanitarian response.
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