Philippines earthquake results in 15 deaths and tsunami warnings

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off Mindanao in the southern Philippines, leading to tsunami warnings in the region and nearby countries. At least 15 fatalities and 129 injuries have been reported, primarily from falling debris. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered immediate disaster response efforts, while tsunami alerts were issued in the Philippines, northern Indonesia, and Malaysia. The quake, felt across a wide area, has prompted evacuations and assessments of damage to infrastructure.

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