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A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Tuesday, sending shockwaves through Malita in Davao Occidental and triggering panic as it rattled a school during its morning flag ceremony.
Dramatic footage circulating online shows students and teachers scrambling for safety as the ground shook violently, with structures collapsing around them. Fortunately, no injuries were reported on the school campus.
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The quake, which struck in the early hours, has caused significant damage across Mindanao. Authorities have confirmed multiple deaths, widespread destruction of buildings, and have issued active tsunami alerts for coastal areas.
Residents described the tremor as one of the strongest in recent memory, with aftershocks continuing to jolt the region.
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Emergency response teams have been deployed to affected areas, while residents are being urged to remain vigilant and follow official advisories.
This major seismic event comes as the Philippines, located along the Pacific Ring of Fire, continues to face frequent earthquake and volcanic risks.
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