General Santos City, Philippines. At least eight people have been killed after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Philippines, the country’s civil defence office said. Officials said the death toll remains subject to validation.
Casualties and official response
The country’s civil defence office reported that at least eight people were killed following the earthquake. Authorities said the number of deaths remains subject to validation.
Impact and warnings
The earthquake, measured at magnitude 7.8, struck off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines. Tsunami warnings were issued across parts of Asia after the quake.
Damage reports
Video published online showed a building collapse in General Santos City following the earthquake.