A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines, killing at least 15 people, triggering tsunami warnings and causing widespread destruction.

Dramatic visuals show moment massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Philippines | VIDEO

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing at least eight people and triggering tsunami warnings. Buildings collapsed in General Santos, while dramatic footage showed students and teachers caught in strong tremors during a school flag ceremony. 

Philippines earthquake kills at least 15: Scary video shows schoolchildren crying for help amid deadly tremors

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake and a 6.1 aftershock struck southern Philippines, killing at least one person and triggering tsunami warnings across multiple countries. Check the list of countries that issued tsunami warnings.

Tsunami warnings in multiple countries as massive earthquake, aftershocks strike Philippines - Check full list

A powerful magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck near Baculin, Philippines, on Wednesday (Jan 7), according tothe  US Geological Survey (USGS).

Powerful magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Philippines – Check tsunami warning

It was not yet clear if the 6.0-magnitude quake in Surigao del Sur was an aftershock of the 6.7- and the 7.4-magnitude tremors that struck off Manay town in Mindanao region on Friday, which killed at least eight people.

6.0-magnitude earthquake hits off southern Philippines: USGS

Philippines Earthquake: Twin earthquakes of magnitude 6.8 and 7.4 have struck the Philippines, with strong aftershocks reported across multiple regions. Authorities are assessing damage and urging residents to stay alert as evacuation efforts are underway in affected areas. Stay tuned to WION for live updates, expert analysis, and on-ground reports.

Philippines Earthquake: Twin Earthquakes Hit Southern Philippines, 8 Killed, Tsunami Warning Issued

Philippines Earthquake: A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck the Philippines, with strong aftershocks reported across multiple regions. Authorities are assessing damage and urging residents to stay alert as evacuation efforts are underway in affected areas. Stay tuned to WION for live updates, expert analysis, and on-ground reports.

Philippines Earthquake: 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Mindanao, Tsunami Warning Issued, 2 Dead

The first earthquake had the epicentre nearly 43 kilometres east of Manay town in Davao Oriental province and was caused due to movement in Philippine Trench at the depth of about 23 kilometres.

Another scare for Philippines as second earthquake of 6.9 magnitude hits country hours after a 7.4 magnitude quake

The Philippines, which was hit by yet another quake on Wednesday,  faces up to 60 seismic events of varying magnitude every day. Tectonic location, active faults and dense population drive constant earthquake risk for the Southeast Asian archepalago.

Philippines earthquake: With 60 seismic events a day, why is the Asian nation prone to so much shaking?

A 6.9-magnitude quake in the central Philippines has killed over 50 and injured 150+, toppling homes, schools, and the historic Santa Rosa de Lima church in Cebu. Rescuers race to find survivors as hundreds of aftershocks rattle the region and hospitals overflow.

Philippines quake kills over 50, topples historic church in Cebu | In Pics

At least 26 people have been killed and 147 injured after a 6.9-magnitude quake struck the central Philippines, toppling buildings and triggering landslides. Rescuers warn more victims may be trapped under rubble as aftershocks continue to rattle Cebu and nearby areas.

‘People buried under rubble’: Philippines quake death toll rises to 26, over 147 injured; rescuers search for survivors

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines, on Saturday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was 10 km (6 miles) deep, GFZ said.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 strikes Mindanao, Philippines

Philippines's Mindanao on Saturday (Dec 2) was hit with a 7.5 magnitude earthquake, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The seismic event occurred at a depth of 63 km (39 miles), as reported by EMSC.

7.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Philippines, tsunami warning issued

A pregnant woman was among two dead after a powerful earthquake, and repeated aftershocks followed by a tsunami warning rattled the Philippines. Four people were also injured and at least nine are still missing.

Pregnant woman among two dead, nine still missing after earthquake in Philippines

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake shook the southern Philippines on Sunday, intensifying the prevailing anxiety in the region. The US Geological Survey reported this seismic event as one among the series of potent aftershocks experienced since the previous day's more powerful quake.

Southern Philippines shaken by magnitude 6.6 earthquake following Saturday’s 7.6 tremor

Tsunami waves of 40 cm (1.3 feet) were observed in Japan’s Hachijojima island, some 290km (180 miles) south of Tokyo, on Sunday (Dec 3) after a powerful earthquake of 7.

Philippines earthquake: Tsunami waves of 40 cm reach Japan

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Philippines on Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The earthquake was reported in the Calayan town of the Cagayan province, state-run Philippine News Agency cited the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology as saying.

Philippines hit by 6.1 magnitude earthquake, no reports of loss of life

Philippines was hit by an earthquake of magnitude 6.5 on Thursday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter is reported to be at Mindoro island about 160 km south of the capital Manila.

Philippines hit by major earthquake, tremors felt in Manila and nearby provinces

The Philippines was rocked by a 6.0-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said. Local authorities also warned people of aftershocks and possible damage right after the quake hit.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 rocks southern Philippines

Aftershocks rocked the northern Philippines early Wednesday, hours after a strong earthquake injured at least six people and caused substantial damage to a hospital and several old churches, authorities said.

Aftershocks rock Philippines as six hurt by strong quake

A strong earthquake hit the southern Philippines on Sunday, though there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, the US Geological Service and local officials said.

6.0-magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the Samar region of the eastern Philippines on Tuesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said, damaging some homes and property in a coastal community.

Strong quake strikes eastern Philippines, reports of damage

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake rocked Davao city in the Philippines, causing previously damaged buildings and homes to collapse.

Philippines Earthquake: 6.5 magnitude earthquake hits Davao city

Twenty-five people were injured and several homes, churches and other buildings damaged on Saturday when an earthquake sent terrified residents of the southern Philippines fleeing their homes before dawn, police said.

5.8-magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines; 25 injured

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