Philippines, earthquake in General Santos
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A magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck offshore of Mindanao, the second largest island in the Philippines, at 7:37 A.M. local time is the largest earthquake to hit anywhere in the world so far this
U.S. embassy warns residents "evacuate immediately to higher grounds or move farther inland."
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings in the Philippines and Indonesia. Authorities ordered coastal evacuations, warning of dangerous waves, possible damage and strong aftershocks.
