- A powerful 7.8-magnitude quake struck southern Mindanao, centered near General Santos (the Philippines’ tuna capital), killing at least 45 people, leaving dozens missing and triggering more than 2,100 aftershocks.
- In a dramatic moment caught on video, rescuers had to sprint out of a partially collapsed grocery during a strong aftershock as concrete rained down, underscoring the danger facing search teams.
- The quake left thousands displaced, shut commercial flights at General Santos airport, damaged schools that must be inspected before classes resume, and produced strong currents that swept swimmers away.
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