Exclusive7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Part of Southern Philippines
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AI GeneratedA magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southern Philippines near General Santos City on Mindanao early Monday. The quake triggered tsunami warnings for the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia, with potential waves up to 10 feet. Power outages occurred, and residents were advised to evacuate to higher ground.
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook part of the southern Philippines at 7.37am early Monday
and a tsunami was possible on some regional coasts.
The epicenter was 8 miles southwest of General Santos City on the island of Mindanao and
had a depth of 6.2 miles, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said tsunami waves up to 10 feet were possible on some
coasts of the Philippines and 3 feet on some coasts of Indonesia and Malaysia.
Power outages were reported and people were urged to go to higher ground.