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A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 35 people and injuring over 200, with a 1-meter tsunami affecting nearby coasts and causing additional damage. The quake, centered offshore near Mindanao at a depth of 33 kilometers, was the strongest to hit the Philippines this year, destroying multiple buildings in the city of General Santos and triggering a deadly landslide in Sarangani province. President Marcos Jr. ordered class cancellations and mobilized disaster-response agencies while international allies including the U.S., France, Japan, and New Zealand offered support.
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